Which of the following is the function of calcitonin?

A. Causes osteoblasts to deposit bone, reducing blood calcium levels
B. Causes the kidney to reabsorb calcium in order to maintain blood calcium levels
C. Causes osteoclasts to reabsorb bone therefore increasing blood calcium levels
D. Causes the small intestines to absorb calcium in order to increase blood calcium levels


Answer: A

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