In notes for Class 11 Biology chapter 19, which is the endocrine gland that secretes calcitonin? What role does this hormone play?

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In notes for Class 11 Biology chapter 19, which is the endocrine gland that secretes calcitonin? What role does this hormone play?

Irshad Anwar 11th Mar, 2022

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Irshad Anwar 11th Mar, 2022

The thyroid gland is the endocrine gland that secretes calcitonin. It restricts excess calcium and phosphate in the plasma by lowering mobilization from bones.

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