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How does calcitonin hormone decrease the concentrations of calcium in the blood​
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How does calcitonin hormone decrease the concentrations of calcium in the blood​

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Calcitonin reduces calcium levels in the blood by two main mechanisms: It inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, which are the cells responsible for breaking down bone.

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It inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, which are the cells responsible for breaking down bone.

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