MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

ENDOCRINOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which of the following produces Calcitonin?

A	Parafollicular cells
B	Colloid
C	Parathyroid gland
D	Pendrin

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells (commonly known as C-cells ) of the thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid hormone secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-3: -thyroid gland produce calcitonin, which are called C cells, or parafollicular cells arise, separately from the thyroid and migrate into it during development of the embryo.

Detailed explanation-4: -Parafollicular cells synthesize and secrete the hormone calcitonin which has a hypocalcemic function.

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