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Which of the following is mismatched?
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Options:
  • A Parathormone - Decreases blood calcium level.
  • B Thyroxine - Increases BMR
  • C Growth hormone - Promotes the physical growth of body.
  • D Insulin - Results in hypoglycemia.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Parathormone - Decreases blood calcium level.
Functions of Parathormone (PTH) :

A. PTH increases the process of bone resorption or dissolution (demineralization) of bone.

B. PTH stimulates the reabsorption of Ca2+ by the renal tubules.

C. PTH increases the absorption of Ca2+ from digested food.

D. All the above actions of PTH increase the blood Ca2+ levels, thus PTH is a hypercalcemic hormone.

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