The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorus in the blood is secreted by

Thyroid

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Parathyroid

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Pituitary

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Both A and B

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Solution

The correct option is B Parathyroid
The hormone that controls the level of calcium and phosphorous in the blood is the parathyroid hormone. This is secreted by the parathyroid glands which are located in the neck and are either near or attached to the back of the thyroid gland. Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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