The Hormone That Does the Opposite of Calcitonin Is

Question

The hormone that does the opposite of calcitonin is
A) insulin.
B) glucagon.
C) growth hormone.
D) parathyroid hormone.
E) thyroid hormone.

Accepted Answer

Calcitonin lowers blood calcium levels, while parathyroid hormone (PTH) does the opposite by stimulating the release of calcium from bones and promoting calcium reabsorption in the kidneys.