What is the function of calcitonin.

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Calcitonin is a hormone which is released by the parafollicular cells (C-cells) of thyroid gland, when the blood calcium level is high. It decreases the calcium level in the blood. It is also important to note here that it plays the opposite role to the PTH (Parathyroid) hormone which increases blood calcium level.

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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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