Chemical Coordination And Integration Question 30
Which of the following statements is correct for calcitonin?
Options:
A) Produced by parathyroid and increases $ C{a^{++}} $ in ECF.
B) Produced by parathyroid and decreases $ C{a^{++}} $ in ECF.
C) Produced by parathyroid glands and increases $ Ca^{++} $ in ECF.
D) Produced by parathyroid glands and increases $ Ca^{++} $ in ECF.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
[b] Thyrocalcitonin (TCT) is secreted by parafollicular cells of thyroid gland.
It is a protein hormone that regulates (lowers) the blood calcium levels in blood plasma.
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