Question

what is calcitonin?​

Answer 1

Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid peptide hormone secreted by parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in humans,

and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body. It acts to reduce blood calcium, opposing the effects

of parathyroid hormone. Calcitonin has been found in fish, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

Answer 2

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calcitonin

calcitonin is a hormone .

calcitonin is secreated by thyroid in human body .

calcitonin regulates the balance of calcium & phosphorus in human body .

it increases the renal calcium excreation.

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