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The gland which regulates the level of c...

The gland which regulates the level of calcium in the blood is

A

Thyroid

B

Adrenal

C

Parathyroids

D

Pituitary

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The correct Answer is:
C
Calcitonin produced by Thyroid also affects calcium metabolism but Parathyroids is a better choice.
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