Tag: Calcitonin

Screenshot 2023 12 12 200358 Calcitonin: Physiology, Pathology, and Clinical Uses
Dec 12

Calcitonin: Physiology, Pathology, and Clinical Uses

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 […]

Screenshot 2023 12 02 100016 Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland
Dec 02

Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland

•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 […]