Calcitonin lowers the calcium level in the blood. This is secreted by

Parathyroid

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Hypothalamus

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Adrenal

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Thyroid

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Solution

The correct option is D Thyroid
Calcitonin is a hormone, that is produced in humans by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. It is involved in helping to regulate levels of calcium and phosphate in the blood when its level is more in blood, opposing the action of parathyroid hormone. Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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Assertion(A): Excess amount of calcium is regulated by calcitonin.
Reason(R): Calcitonin deposits excess calcium in the blood in bones.

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