Which hormone is correctly matched to its function?
A) thymosin; regulates serum glucose levels
B) parathyroid hormone; increases the blood plasma calcium ion concentration
C) T3 and T4; stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells
D) erythropoietin; prepares the uterus for gestation of an embryo
E) mineralcorticoids; stimulate maturation and maintenance of the male sex organs

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is responsible for regulating blood plasma calcium ion concentrations. It does this by stimulating the release of calcium ions from bone, increasing the absorption of calcium ions from the small intestine, and reducing the excretion of calcium ions by the kidneys.

Which Hormone Is Correctly Matched to Its Function