The nurse understands that which of the following hormones is directlyresponsible for maintaining the free or unbound portion of serum calcium within normal limits?

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is directly responsible for regulating the serum calcium levels by increasing the release of calcium from bones, increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, and increasing calcium absorption from the intestines by stimulating the production of active vitamin D.

The Nurse Understands That Which of the Following Hormones Is