calcitonin

Calcitonin

Calcitonin is a hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood by lowering them when they become too high. It achieves this by slowing down the activity of osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption (the process of breaking down bone tissue and releasing minerals such as calcium into the bloodstream). Calcitonin is primarily …
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Medullary thyroid carcinoma

Medullary thyroid carcinoma is a rare type of thyroid cancer originating from the C cells (parafollicular cells) of the thyroid gland. These cells produce a hormone called calcitonin, which helps regulate calcium levels in the blood. Medullary thyroid carcinoma accounts for about 1-2% of all thyroid cancers.   What are the symptoms of medullary thyroid …
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