The function of calcitonin is to:
A)decrease the reabsorption of calcium from bones
B)increase the absorption of calcium by the small intestine
C)decrease the absorption of calcium by the small intestine
D)increase the reabsorption of calcium from bones

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Calcitonin works to decrease blood calcium levels by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, which are cells that break down bone tissue, thereby reducing the release of calcium from bones into the bloodstream.

The Function of Calcitonin Is To