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secreted by parafollicular cells (also known as c cells) of the thyroid gland in humans, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body . [ ] it acts to reduce blood calcium (ca +), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (pth). [ ] calcitonin has been found in fish, reptiles , birds , and mammals
secreted by parafollicular cells (also known as c cells) of the thyroid gland in humans, and in many other animals in the ultimopharyngeal body . [ ] it acts to reduce blood calcium (ca +), opposing the effects of parathyroid hormone (pth). [ ] calcitonin has been found in fish, reptiles , birds , and mammals...
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