The gland responsible for calcium metabolism is
Question and options
The gland responsible for calcium metabolism is
- Thyroid
- Pancreas
- Thymus
- Parathyroid
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - Parathyroid
The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), the main regulator of blood calcium. Thyroid calcitonin plays a minor role, and the pancreas and thymus are unrelated.
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