The hormone that increases blood calcium levels is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The hormone that increases blood calcium levels is:
A. Parathyroid hormone
B. Calcitonin
C. Insulin
D. Thyroxine
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises blood calcium by increasing bone resorption, kidney reabsorption, and activating vitamin D. Calcitonin lowers calcium. Thyroxine regulates metabolism, insulin glucose.

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