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ZoologyChemical Coordination and IntegrationThyroid GlandEasy2 minPYQ_2020
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Calcitonin
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Answer:
A
Solution:
It is a long peptide hormone secreted by parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. Its secretion is regulated by an increased plasma level of calcium by the feedback mechanism. TCT lower calcium level in the blood to normal by increasing calcium deposition in the bones so checks osteoporosis. It prevents hypercalcemia.
Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Chemical Coordination and IntegrationSubtopic:Thyroid Gland
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