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which of the following hormones is currently thought to decrease plasma calcium levels in pregnant women and children?thyroid hormonescalcitriolparathyroid hormonecalcitonin

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The correct answer is calcitonin.

Step-by-step explanation:

Calcitonin is a hormone produced by the parafollicular cells located in the thyroid. It has a key role in calcium and phosphorus metabolism because it inhibits osteoclasts and also inhibits renal tubular reabsorption of phosphate and calcium. As a result, it allows calcium level to decrease.

In contraposition, the parathyroid hormone (produced by the parathyroid) stimulates osteoclasts and therefore increases blood calcium level.

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