BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

HORMONES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which gland secretes Calcitonin?
A
Adrenal cortex
B
Adrenal medulla
C
Thyroid
D
Parathyroid
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid hormone secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Calcitonin is an amino acid hormone produced and released in the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped gland that helps the body manage metabolism, muscle control, and other essential functions. Calcitonin helps regulate calcium levels in the blood-and appears to work against the parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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: -The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in your neck. It makes two hormones that are secreted into the blood: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally.

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