Parathyroid hormone functions in all of the following ways,except that it
A)stimulates osteoclast activity.
B)increases the rate of calcium absorption.
C)decreases the rate of calcium excretion.
D)raises the level of calcium ion in the blood.
E)inhibits calcitonin secretion.

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Parathyroid hormone does not inhibit calcitonin secretion; instead, it primarily works to increase blood calcium levels through other mechanisms such as stimulating osteoclast activity, increasing calcium absorption, and decreasing calcium excretion.

Parathyroid Hormone Functions in All of the Following Ways,except That