Asked by
vedant mehra
on Oct 19, 2024Verified
Cells responsible for the secretion of calcitonin are located
A) between the follicles and among the cells that make up the follicle of the thyroid gland.
B) within thyroid follicles.
C) on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.
D) None of the choices are correct.
Calcitonin
A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.
Thyroid Gland
A butterfly-shaped gland located in the front part of the neck that produces thyroid hormones, which regulate the body's metabolism, energy, and growth.
Follicles
Follicles are small sacs within the ovaries in females or hair follicles in the skin, involved in oocyte development or hair growth.
- Understand the fundamental hormones released by the thyroid gland and their methods of operation.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental hormones released by the thyroid gland and their methods of operation.