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Thyrocalcitonin is a thyroid hormone which

 

Option: 1

Elevates potassium level in blood 

 


Option: 2

Lowers calcium level in blood 

 


Option: 3

Elevates calcium levels in blood

 


Option: 4

Has no effect on calcium

 


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@91629 

 

Thyroid Gland -

 

Hormones of the Thyroid Gland:

Thyrocalcitonin:

  • It is secreted when calcium levels are high in the blood.
  • It lowers the levels of calcium by suppressing the release of calcium ions from the bones.
  • It is a peptide hormone.


 

- Hence, the correct option is b

 

 

 

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