What is the opposite of calcitonin?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the term that refers to the hormone that opposes the action of calcitonin in the body. Calcitonin is involved in regulating calcium levels by lowering them, so the opposite would be the hormone that raises calcium levels.
Answer
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
The final answer is Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
More Information
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is secreted by the parathyroid glands and works to increase blood calcium levels, in contrast to calcitonin, which lowers blood calcium levels.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing the functions of calcitonin and PTH. Remember that calcitonin decreases blood calcium while PTH increases it.
Sources
- Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and Calcitonin - Antagonistic Hormones - byjus.com
- Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Calcitonin, PTH, & Insulin - Level Up RN - leveluprn.com
- The Parathyroid Hormone and Calcitonin - Dr. Babak Larian - hyperparathyroidmd.com
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