Calcitonin

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What is calcitonin released from?

  • Calcitonin is released from parafollicular (C cells) of the thyroid

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What is calcitonin released in response to?

  • Calcitonin is released in response to hypercalcaemia

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What is the effect of calcitonin?

  • causes a decrease in plasma calcium and phosphate by inhibiting osteoclasts

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What does calcitonin inhibit?

  • osteoclasts