Which of the following glands produces calcitonin in children and adolescents?
A) thyroid
B) parathyroid
C) thymus
D) hypothalamus
E) anterior pituitary

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Calcitonin is produced by the C-cells or parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland, which are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body. The parathyroid glands, located behind the thyroid gland, produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which works opposite to calcitonin to increase calcium levels in the blood. Thymus produces hormones important for the development of immune system in early life. Hypothalamus produces various hormones that regulate pituitary gland activity. Anterior pituitary produces various hormones like growth hormone, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and others that regulate various body functions.

Which of the Following Glands Produces Calcitonin in Children and Adolescents