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 PO₄³⁻.
D)It directly stimulates Ca²⁺ absorption from the intestine.

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Parathyroid hormone does not directly stimulate Ca²⁺ absorption from the intestine. It indirectly helps increase Ca²⁺ absorption through its actions on the kidney and bone.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Apply to Parathyroid Hormone