Q153 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Zoology

Which of the following are not the effects of parathyroid hormone?

(a) Stimulates the process of bone resorption.

(b) Decreases Ca2+ level in blood.

(c) Reabsorption of Ca2+ by renal tubules.

(d) Decreases the absorption of Ca2+ from digested food.

(e) Increases metabolism of carbohydrates.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  • Correct answer
    A
    (b), (d) and (e) only
  • B
    (a) and (e) only
  • C
    (b) and (c) only
  • D
    (a) and (c) only

Solution

PTH, also known as parathormone, is made by the parathyroid glands. PTH is directly involved in the functioning of bones, kidneys, and the small intestine.

  • In the bones, PTH stimulates the release of calcium in an indirect process through osteoclasts which ultimately leads to resorption of the bones.
  • Parathyroid hormone regulates calcium levels in the blood, largely by increasing the levels when they are too low.
  • In the kidney, parathyroid hormone blocks the reabsorption of phosphate in the proximal tubule while promoting calcium reabsorption in the ascending loop of Henle, distal tubule, and collecting tubule. 
  • PTH indirectly increases calcium absorption from food in the intestine, via its effects on vitamin D metabolism.
  • PTH has no effect on carbohydrate metabolism.
     

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

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