Cells responsible for the secretion of calcitonin are located
A) between the follicles and among the cells that make up the follicle of the thyroid gland.
B) within thyroid follicles.
C) on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.
D) None of the choices are correct.

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Calcitonin is secreted by the parafollicular cells, also known as C cells, which are located in the thyroid gland but are found between the follicles and among the cells that make up the follicle, not within the follicles themselves or on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.

Cells Responsible for the Secretion of Calcitonin Are Located