What is the function of calcitonin?

It increases calcium level in blood

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It decreases calcium level in blood

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It stimulates steroid synthesis

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It increases absorption of water in kidney tubules

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The correct option is B It decreases calcium level in blood
Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland. It lowers the calcium level in the blood by supressing the release of calcium ions from the bones.

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