Parathyroid Hormone Mechanism

Parathormone Mechanism

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a peptide hormone produced in the parathyroid gland. It plays a major role in increasing blood calcium (Ca) levels, primarily through a negative feedback loop. Which of the following statements best describes how this feedback loop works?

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