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Calcitonin lowers the calcium level in t...

Calcitonin lowers the calcium level in the blood. This is secreted by

A

Parathyroid

B

Hypothalamus

C

Adrenal

D

Thyroid

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D
Calcitonin is a long peptide hormone secreted by parafollicular cells of thyroid gland. It’s secretion is regulated by increased plasma level of `Ca^(2+)`
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