Deficiency of which hormone leads to low level of calcium in blood:

calcitonin

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parathormone

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thyroxine

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vasopressin

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Solution

The correct option is B
parathormone

Parathormone is secreted by the parathyroid gland and it maintains the optimum level of calcium in the blood by mobilizing it from the bones.

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