The hormone 'Thyrocalcitonin' (TCT) is secreted by the thyroid gland and functions to:
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Correct answer: Lower blood calcium levels
Thyrocalcitonin is a protein hormone secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid. It plays a significant role in calcium homeostasis by reducing blood calcium levels when they are too high.
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