Which of the following endocrine gland produces the hormone calcitonin?

Adrenal gland

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Thyroid gland

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Pituitary gland

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Thymus gland

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Solution

The correct option is B
Thyroid gland

The thyroid gland secretes calcitonin along with thyroxine hormone. When the level of calcium in the blood increases, this hormone helps by depositing the excess calcium in bones.

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