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Calcitonin
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Calcitonin
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Calcitonin

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Calcitonin Defined

A hormone made in the thyroid gland that controls calcium levels in the blood by slowing the loss of calcium from bones; used to treat hypercalcemia (excess calcium in the blood)

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  • Thyroid - Wikipedia: It is because we have not mentioned thyroid in detail during metabolism lectures, I thought it would be interesting to read up more about them. And it has, as I thought it would, enhanced my knowledge. I found it fascinating!

Wed Aug 8

  • Osteoarthritis Targeted By New Disease-Modify ing Drug: Calcitonin, an amino acid hormone produced by the thyroid gland has been shoen to decrease bone breakdown and increase bone density. Typically prescribed as a nasal spray, it is widely used in the treatment of Paget's disease and osteoporosis.

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