Calcitonin is produced by the ____ and is important for the uptake of ____ by bones.
A) anterior pituitary; calcium
B) posterior pituitary; phosphorus
C) thymus; calcium
D) thyroid; calcium
E) hypothalamus; phosphorus

Question

Calcitonin is produced by the ____ and is important for the uptake of ____ by bones.​
A) ​anterior pituitary; calcium
B) ​posterior pituitary; phosphorus
C) ​thymus; calcium
D) ​thyroid; calcium
E) ​hypothalamus; phosphorus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Calcitonin is produced by the parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid gland and plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis by promoting the uptake of calcium by bones, thereby lowering blood calcium levels.

Calcitonin Is Produced by the ____ and Is Important for the Uptake