JIPMER 2011
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2011
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Chemical Coordination and Integration
JIPMER 2011 · Zoology · Chemical Coordination and Integration
Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which
Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which
Options
- Aelevates potassium level in blood
- Blowers calcium level in blood
- Celevates calcium level in blood
- Dhas no effect on calcium
Correct answer
B. lowers calcium level in blood
Step-by-step solution
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.