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The hormone responsible for the regulation of metabolism
of calcium and phosphorus is secreted by

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Thyroid
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Parathyroid and thyroid both
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Thymus
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Pancreas
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Solution

The correct option is B Parathyroid and thyroid both
Parathyroid and thyroid hormones regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in extra cellular fluid. It promotes the absorption of calcium from food in intestine, it accelerates elimination of phosphates in urine.

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