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Assertion: PTH and thyrocalcitonin have antagonistic effect Reason: PTH increases where as thyrocalcitonin decreases blood
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The two hormones involved are Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) and Thyrocalcitonin. PTH is released by the parathyroid gland and its function is to increase the calcium level in the blood. On the other hand, Thyrocalcitonin is released by the thyroid gland and its Show more…
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