Thyroxine and Calcitonin Are Secreted by the

question 36

Multiple Choice

Thyroxine and calcitonin are secreted by the

• A) kidneys.
• B) heart.
• C) thyroid gland.
• D) gonads.
• E) pituitary gland.

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