Decrease in the calcium level in blood is caused by |
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a) |
Prolactin |
b) |
Calcitonin |
c) |
Adrenocorticotrophin |
d) |
Oxytocin |
Decrease in the calcium level in blood is caused by |
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a) |
Prolactin |
b) |
Calcitonin |
c) |
Adrenocorticotrophin |
d) |
Oxytocin |
(b)
Calcitonin is secreted by thyroid gland, lowers the concentration of calcium (and phosphate) in the body by suppressing the release of calcium from bone and promoting excretion of calcium and phosphate by kidneys.