What is the function of the hormone calcitonin, which is released from the thyroid gland?
A. It increases sodium and potassium in the blood
B. It decreases secretion of milk in nursing mothers
C. It increases reabsorption of water in kidney tubules
D. It increases plasma calcium concentrations
E. It decreases plasma calcium concentrations
Answer: E
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