3. Physiology
        3.12. Renal
            3.12.10. Renal regulation of calcium and phosphate balance
3.12.10.5. Calcitonin

Calcitonin

[Ref: AV6:chp10; WG21:chp21]

Secretion

Secreted by parafollicular cells in the thyroid gland
* also called clear cells or C cells

Action

Lowers [Ca2+]

Lowers [PO4]

 

Metabolism

Halflife <10min

 

Secretion is increased by

NB:

 

Significance

[WG21:p398] The exact physiologic role of calcitonin is UNCERTAIN

 



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