Q155 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Zoology

Given below are two statements: Statement I : Parathyroid hormone acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption. Statements II : Parathyroid hormone along with Thyrocalcitonin plays a significant role in carbohydrate metabolism. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  • A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • Correct answer
    C
    Statement I is correct but Statement II is false
  • D
    Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true

Solution

Option (3) is the answer because parathyroid hormone is a hypercalcemic hormone, which acts on bone and stimulates the process of bone resorption. PTH along with TCT plays a significant role in the calcium balance in the body. Hence, Statement I is correct but Statement II is false

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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