Calcitonin is a hormone of what gland?

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Joëlle
Jul 31, 2016

The thyroid gland.

Explanation:

Calcitonin is a protein hormone released by the thyroid gland . More specifically the parafollicular cells (C-cells).

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Its function is to reduce the concentration of circulating calcium in the blood.

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