Punjab Medical Punjab - MET Solved Paper-2010

  • question_answer
    Calcitonin is a thyroid hormone which

    A)  elevates potassium level in blood

    B)  lowers calcium level in blood

    C)  elevates calcium level in blood

    D)  has no effect on calcium

    Correct Answer: B

    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.


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