Question

Choose the option which has an incorrectly matched pair:

• A. Adrenal gland: regulation of salt-water balance, carbohydrate metabolism and sympathetic nervous system
• B. Parathyroid hormone: decreases ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$ absorption from blood and aids in dietary absorption of ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$ from kidneys
• C. Thyroid gland: resistance to cold temperature, CNS development in childhood and influence calcium homeostasis
• D. Pancreas: role in digestion and regulation of blood glucose levels

Answer 1

The correct option is B Parathyroid hormone: decreases ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$ absorption from blood and aids in dietary absorption of ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$ from kidneys

Parathyroid hormone: increases ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$ absorption from blood and aids in dietary absorption of ${\mathrm{Ca}}^{2+}$ from kidneys.