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Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which
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  • A elevates potassium level in blood
  • B lowers calcium level in blood
  • C elevates calcium level in blood
  • D has no effect on calcium
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The correct answer is: lowers calcium level in blood
Calcitonin is a polypeptide hormone which lowers calcium and phosphate levels of plasma by inhibiting bone degradation and stimulating their uptake by bone. Parathyroid hormone elevates calcium level in blood.

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