Which gland secretes the hormone calcitonin?

Pituitary gland

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Thyroid gland

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Thymus gland

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Pineal gland

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Solution

The correct option is B
Thyroid gland

The thyroid gland is a two-lobed gland situated on either side of the trachea, just below the larynx. The thyroid gland secretes two hormones, namely, calcitonin and thyroxine.

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