Calcitonin is antagonistic to ______.
A) parathyroid hormone
B) human growth hormone
C) endorphins
D) oxytocin

Name: Calcitonin is antagonistic to ______. A) parathyroid hormone B) human growth hormone C) endorphins D) oxytocin
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Calcitonin and parathyroid hormone have opposite effects on calcium homeostasis in the body. Calcitonin decreases blood calcium levels, while parathyroid hormone increases them. Therefore, they are antagonistic hormones.

Calcitonin Is Antagonistic to ______