Calcitonin Is

question 73

Multiple Choice

Calcitonin is

• A) stimulated by TSH
• B) stimulated by TCSH
• C) secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland
• D) stored in the colloid of the thyroid follicles
• E) both stimulated by TSH and secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland are correct

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Definitions:

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