Calcitonin Flashcards by Emma <3 Meagher | Brainscape

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Source

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Parafollicular (C cells) of thyroid

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Function

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1) Low bone resorption of calcium
2) oppose action of PTH

NOT important in normal Ca2+ homeostasis
“Calcitonin tones down Ca2+ level”

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Regulation

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High serum Ca2+ causes calcitonin release

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