Match each hormone with its structure, function, or the gland that produces it.
-Hormone that causes an increase in blood calcium levels
A)Thyroid hormone
B)Insulin
C)Human chorionic gonadotropin
D)Aldosterone
E)Calcitonin
F)Glucagon
G)Cortisol
H)Parathyroid hormone

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by the parathyroid gland and functions to increase blood calcium levels by stimulating the release of calcium from bone, increasing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, and stimulating the synthesis and secretion of active vitamin D in the kidneys.

Match Each Hormone with Its Structure, Function, or the Gland