CMSA FCP(SA) Part I Practice Questions - Fellowship Of The College Of Physicians Of South Africa - Part I Exam

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises serum calcium primarily by which coordinated renal and skeletal effects?

Increased renal calcium excretion and decreased osteoclast activity Increased renal calcium reabsorption and increased osteoclast-mediated bone resorption Decreased 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D synthesis and increased osteoblast mineralisation Increased phosphate reabsorption and decreased intestinal calcium absorption

Correct Answer:

Increased renal calcium reabsorption and increased osteoclast-mediated bone resorption

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