NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What is the role of thyrocalcitonin in the body?
Options
- ARegulate the basal metabolic rate
- BRegulate the blood calcium levels
- CControl the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats
- DSupport red blood cell formation
Correct answer
B. Regulate the blood calcium levels
Step-by-step solution
Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of the basal metabolic rate. These hormones also support the process of red blood cell formation. Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance is also influenced by thyroid hormones. Thyroid gland also secretes a protein hormone called thyrocalcitonin (TCT) which regulates the blood calcium levels. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases the Ca2+ levels in the blood. PTH acts on bones a