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Calcium Homeostasis

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Blood calcium level is lowered due to the deficiency of

A

calcitonin

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B

parathormone

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C

both calcitonin and parathormone

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D

pancreatic juice and parathyroid

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Solution

The correct option is B parathormone
Parathormone is secreted by the chief cells of the parathyroid gland. It regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphate. It increases calcium absorption from the intestine and also increases calcium resorption from the nephons of the kidneys. So, its deficiency leads to low blood calcium level.

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