Calcitonin, also called thyrocalcitonin , a protein hormone synthesized and secreted in humans and other mammals primarily by parafollicular cells (C cells) in the thyroid gland. In birds, fishes, and other nonmammalian vertebrates, calcitonin is secreted by cells of the glandular ultimobranchial bodies.
How to Wear Over-the-Knee Boots â IRL. You don't need me to tell you that everything looks different on a model than it does in real life. Over-the-knee boots are a biggie. On the catwalk they look effortlessly stunning and easy to pull off, nonchalantly paired with a micro mini or a floating dress, cut up to the thigh. In real life, they're a little trickier to wear â they make a statement, conjure up images of our favorite Pretty Woman, and don't always agree with the rest of our wardrobe.
Solution: Taller Boots. Once considered a summer-only staple, Capri pants are now available in thicker, fall-friendly fabrics, such as wool and tweed. But don't wear them with your lowest pair of boots. Low ankle boots paired with cropped pants look dowdy, because they break up your silhouette, says Stacy London, cohost of TLC's What Not to Wear. Wearing high boots that completely cover the calves and a few inches of skin underneath the pants has a more elongating effect, she says.