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All of the following statements regarding calcium metabolism are true EXCEPT:

a) PTH increases 1,25-vitamin D production by stimulating renal 1α-hydroxylase activity.

b) PTH increases urinary cAMP excretion.

c) In contrast to 1,25-vitamin D, PTH decreases renal reabsorption of phosphate.

d) PTHrP is essential in maternal-fetal exchange of calcium and fetal bone maturation.

e) All of the above are true.

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