Which of the following hormones decreases the concentration of calcium in the blood?
A)thyroxine
B)triiodothyronine
C) calcitonin
D) parathyroid hormone

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Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps to decrease the concentration of calcium in the blood by inhibiting the release of calcium from bones and promoting its excretion in the urine. Thyroxine and triiodothyronine are thyroid hormones that are involved in regulating metabolism, while parathyroid hormone increases the concentration of calcium in the blood.

Which of the Following Hormones Decreases the Concentration of Calcium