Parathyroid hormone (PTH):

stimulates the release of calcium by the kidneys

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stops the absorption of calcium from the intestine

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causes blood calcium level to decrease

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causes blood phosphate level to decrease

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The correct option is D causes blood phosphate level to decrease
Hormones are used to communicate between the organs of the body. The release of parathyroid hormone causes blood phosphate level to decrease. When blood calcium level is low, this hormone is released so that the level comes back to normal. Increased level of PTH may lead to joint pains, muscles weakness and many more effects.

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