Exams › NEET › Biology

Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which

1. lowers calcium level in blood
2. elevates calcium level in blood
3. has no effect on calcium
4. elevates potassium level in blood

Correct answer: lowers calcium level in blood

Solution

Calcitonin is released by the thyroid’s parafollicular (C) cells and helps decrease blood calcium levels. It does this mainly by inhibiting osteoclast activity, so less calcium is released from bone into the bloodstream.

Related NEET Biology questions

• As the age advances, there is a gradual thinning of hair in human males. This is mainly because of lowered
• Low Ca++ in the body fluid may be the cause of:
• Parathormone deficiency produces muscle ramps or tetany as a result of
• Compared to a bull a bullock is docile because of:
• Metamorphosis of insects is regulated through hormone
• Which of the following glucose transporters is insulin-dependent?

⚔️ Practice NEET Biology free + battle 1v1 →