Which of these statements does NOT apply to parathyroid hormone? A)It causes localized dissolution of bone. B)It conserves Ca²⁺ by the kidney. C) It promotes urinary excretion of PO₄. D) It directly stimulates Ca²⁺ absorption from the intestine.

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Parathyroid hormone does not directly stimulate calcium absorption from the intestine; instead, it increases intestinal calcium absorption indirectly by stimulating the production of active vitamin D in the kidneys.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Parathyroid Hormone