This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Physiology
Effect of steroids on calcium 
Select and explain. 
A. Increased plasma level, B. Increased absorption from gut, C. Increased excretion from kidney, D. None
C: Increased excretion from kidney
Answer: C: Increased excretion from kidney 
Explanation: Steroid hormones lower plasma calcium levels and they increase the renal excretion of calciumRef: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-385