Calcitonin

Calcitonin: Physiology, Pathology, and Clinical Uses

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Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid gland. It plays a crucial role in calcium homeostasis by opposing the action of parathyroid hormone (PTH). While PTH raises blood calcium levels, calcitonin works to lower them. 1. Physiology of Calcitonin Source: Calcitonin is produced by the thyroid gland’s parafollicular … Read more

Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland

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•The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck, just below the larynx (voice box). It produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and influencing various physiological processes. Hormones Produced by the Thyroid Gland 1. Thyroxine (T4): The primary thyroid hormone that influences metabolism, energy production, and body temperature. 2. Triiodothyronine (T3): A more … Read more

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