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  1. ________ is a thyroid hormone which controls the balance of calcium in the body.

    2. A.

     Calcitonin
    B.

     Thyroxine
    C.

     Calmodulin
    D.

     All of these

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    Answer : Option A

    Explanation :

    Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells (commonly known as C-cells) of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone.

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