Calcitonin assists in the regulation of calcium ion concentrations in body fluids, especially during childhood when calcitonin stimulates bone growth and mineral deposition in the skeleton, and under physiological stresses such as starvation or pregnancy.

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Calcitonin is involved in the regulation of calcium ion concentrations in body fluids and does stimulate bone growth and mineral deposition in the skeleton, especially during childhood. It can also assist in maintaining calcium homeostasis during physiological stresses such as starvation or pregnancy.

Calcitonin Assists in the Regulation of Calcium Ion Concentrations in Body