MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What hormone lowers blood calcium?
A
Calcitonin
B
PTH
C
Glucagon
D
Insulin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Calcitonin-a hormone from the parathyroid which lowers the calcium-level of the blood. Nature.

Detailed explanation-2: -Calcitonin reduces calcium levels in the blood by two main mechanisms: It inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, which are the cells responsible for breaking down bone. When bone is broken down, the calcium contained in the bone is released into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid hormone secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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