Which of the following is the function of parathormone?

Lowers the level of calcium in the blood

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Lowers the level of glucose in the blood

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Increases the level of calcium in the blood

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Increases the level of glucose in the blood

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Increases the level of calcium in the blood

Parathyroid gland is situated behind the thyroid gland and secretes a hormone called parathormone. Parathormone raises the level of calcium in blood by the reabsorption of calcium, from the kidneys to the blood and also prevents the deposition of calcium in bones.

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