Which is a 32 amio acid water soluble peptide hormone

Options

A. Gastrin
B. Calcitonin
C. Glucagon
D. Insulin

Answer

B

Explanation

Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It acts to reduce blood `Ca^(2+)`level opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone.