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(A) The hormone $PTH$ (Parathyroid Hormone) is known as a hypercalcemic hormone.It increases the levels of calcium ions $(Ca^{2+})$ in the blood.It ac

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(A) The hormone $PTH$ (Parathyroid Hormone) is known as a hypercalcemic hormone.It increases the levels of calcium ions $(Ca^{2+})$ in the blood.It acts on bones and stimulates the process of bone resorption (dissolution/demineralization).It also stimulates the reabsorption of $Ca^{2+}$ by the renal tubules and increases $Ca^{2+}$ absorption from the digested food in the intestine.

Which of the following hormones is hypercalcemic?

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