Which hormone,produced by the thyroid gland,works opposite to parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A)estrogen
B)calcitonin
C)testosterone
D)thyroid hormones

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Calcitonin is the hormone produced by the thyroid gland that works opposite to parathyroid hormone (PTH). While PTH increases blood calcium levels, calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels by promoting calcium deposition in bones and inhibiting calcium absorption in the kidneys and intestines. Estrogen and testosterone are sex hormones that do not have a direct role in calcium regulation. Thyroid hormones, while also produced by the thyroid gland, do not work opposite to PTH as they have different functions in the body.

Which Hormone,produced by the Thyroid Gland,works Opposite to Parathyroid Hormone