Which hormone regulates the blood calcium level by lowering it? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which hormone regulates the blood calcium level by lowering it?
A. Parathyroid hormone
B. Thyroxine
C. Insulin
D. Calcitonin
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Calcitonin, secreted by parafollicular (C) cells of the thyroid, decreases blood calcium by inhibiting osteoclasts and promoting calcium deposition in bones. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises calcium.

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