ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Detailed explanation-2: -Calcitonin is a hormone that the C-cells in the thyroid gland produce and release. It opposes the action of the parathyroid hormone, helping to regulate the blood’s calcium and phosphate levels. Calcitonin works to control calcium and potassium levels.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcitonin is a hormone that helps control the level of calcium in your blood. Calcitonin is made in your thyroid gland by cells called “C cells.” Your thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in your neck. Normally, you have a small amount of calcitonin in your blood.

Detailed explanation-4: -Once your thyroid releases T4, certain organs in your body transform it into T3 so that it can impact your cells and your metabolism. Your thyroid also releases a hormone called calcitonin to help regulate calcium levels in your blood by decreasing it.

Detailed explanation-5: -Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4. Calcitonin. 17-Nov-2010