NEET Biology ยท Medium

Chemical Coordination and Integration: Calcitonin MCQ

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CalcitoninMediumQuestion 9867

Question

Calcitonin helps by generally:

  1. A
    Lowering blood calcium
    Correct
  2. B
    Raising blood glucose
  3. C
    Increasing ADH release
  4. D
    Stimulating cortisol directly

Correct answer

Lowering blood calcium

Explanation

Calcitonin opposes PTH in calcium balance.