Which of these can cause hypocalcemia:: (A) Thyroxine, (B) Calcitonin, (C) Calcitonin, (D) Choloecalciferol
Answer is B. B i.e. CalcitoninCalcitonin, a hormone secreted by parafollicular cells or C cellQ of thyroid gland, lowers the serum calcium levelQ. Effect of Hormone on Calcium & Phosphate LevelHormoneSerum CalciumSerum phosphateVit DIncreasesQIncreaseQPTHIncreasesQDecreaseQCalcitoninDecreasesQDecreaseQ