Question

Calcium level is controlled by

• A. Insulin
• B. FSH
• C. Pancreas
• D. Thyroid and parathyroid

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Thyroid and parathyroid

The thyroid gland secretes three different type of hormones such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), increase the body's metabolic rate and the third hormone is calcitonin. This helps to control the levels of calcium and phosphorus in the blood. These minerals are needed to keep bones strong and healthy. The parathyroid glands release a hormone called as parathyroid hormone which helps to control the levels of three minerals in the body i.e., calcium, phosphorus and magnesium

Therefore, the correct answer is option D.