JIPMER2011ZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
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.