The '''Parathyroid [[hormone]]''' increases the concentration of calcium ions in three different ways:
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The '''Parathyroid [[hormone]]''' is designed to increase the concentration of calcium ions in three different ways:
#Induces increased reabsorption of calcium (Ca2+) ions from the distal convoluted tubule in the cortex of the kidney and results in augmented excretion of phosphate ions
#Induces increased reabsorption of calcium (Ca2+) ions from the distal convoluted tubule in the cortex of the kidney and results in augmented excretion of phosphate ions