Increased levels of the hormone ________ will lead to decreased levels of calcium ion in the blood via inhibition of ________.
A) thymosin; osteocytes
B) calcitonin; osteoclasts
C) PTH; osteocytes
D) aldosterone; osteoclasts
E) cortisol; osteoblasts

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Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that inhibits osteoclast activity, decreasing bone resorption and increasing calcium deposition in bones. This ultimately leads to a decrease in calcium ion levels in the blood.

Increased Levels of the Hormone ________ Will Lead to Decreased