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In human beings, calcitonin is produced from the parafollicular cells (C cells) of the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is made up of 32 amino acids with a molecular weight of 3500. It is a peptide hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of thyroid gland. Actions: It is a hypocalcemic agent and hence decreases plasma calcium level. […]

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