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What is Calcitonin?
Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland in response to low blood calcium levels. It signals the bones to release calcium into the blood.
Discovery and Identification of Calcitonin Hormone Function
Calcitonin is a hormone that is produced in the thyroid gland. This hormone is responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body. When calcium levels get too high, calcitonin will stimulate the kidneys to excrete more calcium in the urine. When calcium levels get too low, calcitonin will stimulate the bones to release calcium into the blood.
Thyrocalcitonin/Calcitonin Structure
Thyrocalcitonin is a peptide hormone that is produced by the thyroid gland. It is also known as calcitonin. Thyrocalcitonin is responsible for the regulation of calcium levels in the blood. It does this by inhibiting the release of calcium from bone tissue.
Secretion of Calcitonin and Its Regulation
The hormone calcitonin is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland in response to low blood calcium levels. The primary function of calcitonin is to stimulate the deposition of calcium in the bones and to inhibit the release of calcium from the bones.
Calcitonin is also involved in the regulation of blood pH by stimulating the excretion of hydrogen ions in the urine.
Uses of Calcitonin
Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland in response to low blood calcium levels. It acts to increase calcium absorption from the intestine and to decrease calcium release from bone. This helps to increase blood calcium levels and to maintain bone health.
It helps to regulate the levels of calcium in the blood. It can be used to treat conditions such as osteoporosis, Paget’s disease, and hypercalcemia. It can also be used to prevent bone loss in people who are taking corticosteroid medications.
