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When blood calcium levels fall, calcitonin is released by the parafollicular (C) cells of the thyroid gland.

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That's correct! When blood calcium levels decrease, the parafollicular (C) cells in the thyroid gland release calcitonin to help regulate calcium levels. It inhibits the breakdown of bone, promotes calcium deposition, and enhances renal excretion of calcium.

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