Calcitonin Is Secreted by the Thyroid Gland but Is Regulated

question 80

True/False

Calcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland but is regulated by the parathyroid gland to ensure an adequate supply of calcium for neuromuscular and endocrine function.

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