Chemical Coordination And Integration Question 30

Question: Which of the following statement is correct for thyrocalcitonin?

Options:

A) Produced by parathyroid and decreases $ C{a^{++}} $ in ECF.

B) Produced by thyroid and decreases $ C{a^{++}} $ in ECF.

C) Produced by parathyroid and increases $ C{a^{++}} $ in ECF.

D) Produced by thyroid and increases $ C{a^{++}} $ 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.