Which hormone uses a "bone bank" to maintain the plasma calcium level?
A) calcitonin
B) GH
C) thyroxine
D) PTH
E) ACTH

Name: Which hormone uses a "bone bank" to maintain the plasma calcium level? A) calcitonin B) GH C) thyroxine D) PTH E) ACTH
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PTH (parathyroid hormone) uses a "bone bank" to maintain the plasma calcium level. PTH stimulates osteoclasts to break down bone tissue, releasing calcium into the bloodstream. This helps to raise the plasma calcium levels when they are too low.

Which Hormone Uses a "Bone Bank" to Maintain the Plasma