What is the primary role of the Parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
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Correct answer: Raise calcium, lower phosphate, activate vitamin D
PTH acts to increase serum calcium by stimulating bone resorption, increasing renal calcium re-absorption and promoting activation of vitamin D to increase intestinal calcium absorption.
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