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Question
Which hormone is secreted in response to increasing blood calcium levels?
Options
Calcitonin
Adrenaline
Nor-adrenaline
Parathormone
MCQ
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Solution
Calcitonin
Explanation:
Thyrocalcitonin promotes bones to absorb calcium from the blood, lowering calcium levels in the blood. As a result, higher ca- levels drive calcitonin secretion.
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