Which other hormone does the thyroid gland make that is involved in calcium metabolism?

Adrenaline

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Calcitonin

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Vasopressin

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Growth hormone

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Solution

The correct option is D Calcitonin
The thyroid gland also makes the hormone calcitonin, which is involved in calcium metabolism and stimulating bone cells to add calcium to the bone.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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