Tag: Clinical Uses of Calcitonin

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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 […]