Which of the hormones listed below has the most profound direct effect to stimulate the increased resorption of bone when plasma Ca²⁺ levels decrease? A) thyroxine B) parathyroid hormone C) calcitonin D) cortisol E) insulin

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When plasma Ca²⁺ levels decrease, the parathyroid hormone is released, which stimulates the increased resorption of bone to release calcium into the bloodstream. Therefore, parathyroid hormone has the most profound direct effect on bone resorption in response to low calcium levels.

Which of the Hormones Listed Below Has the Most Profound