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Function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)

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The function of PTH is to regulate blood calcium levels, when blood calcium levels are low PTH increases bone break down which releases calcium into the blood It also produces a form of Vitamin D in the kidneys therefore increases Ca diffusion via the small intestine therefore increasing Ca levels


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