What hormone decreases plasma calcium levels?

A) calcitonin only
B) 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 only
C) parathyroid hormone only
D) both calcitonin and 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3
E) both calcitonin and parathyroid hormone


Ans: A) calcitonin only

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