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Which of the following exe maximum effect on parathyroid hormone secretion?

A
Calcitonin
B
Plasma calcium
C
Plasma phosphate
D
1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol
High-Yield Explanation
The primary regulator of PTH secretion is ionized plasma Ca2+. The PTH-secreting cells in the parathyroid gland have a sensor in their membranes - Ca2+-sensing receptor (CaSR). CaSR is a member of the GPCR superfamily; it spans the membrane 7 times. CaSR is also stimulated by high levels of magnesium; high magnesium inhibits PTH secretion. PTH would then exe its actions on bone, kidneys, and intestine to increase the Ca2+ level. Calcitonin has a receptor on osteoclasts; it decreases the bone resorption by these cells and thereby causes Ca2+ deposition on bone. The effect is opposite to that of PTH; it does not influence PTH levels directly.

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