Q214
________ is a thyroid hormone which controls the balance of calcium in the body.
A.
Calcitonin
AnswerB.
Thyroxine
C.
Calmodulin
D.
All of these
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells (commonly known as C-cells) of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone.