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Podiatry and Medical - Set 1

Category - Podiatry Part I

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What hormone increases bone reabsorption by stimulating osteoclast activity?
  1. Calcitonin
  2. Cortisol
  3. Parathyroid hormone
  4. Growth hormone
Explanation
Answer - C - The parathyroid hormone increases bone reabsorption by stimulating osteoclast activity. The parathyroid hormone is a protein hormone produced by the parathyroid gland. It stimulates the resorption of bones by acting directly on osteoblasts and then indirectly to increase differentiation and function of osteoclasts.
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