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Which hormone is secreted in response to increasing blood calcium levels?

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Question

Which hormone is secreted in response to increasing blood calcium levels?

Options

  • Calcitonin

  • Adrenaline

  • Nor-adrenaline

  • Parathormone

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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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