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TCT is secreted by the ______(a) hypothalamus(b) pituitary gland(c) thyroid gland(d) adrenal cortexThis question was addressed to me by my college director while I was bunking the class.The origin of the question is Chemical Control and Coordination topic in portion Chemical Control and Coordination of Biology – Class 11

Answer» RIGHT option is (c) THYROID gland

Easy explanation: TCT or thyrocalcitonin is secreted by the thyroid gland, along with THYROXINE and triiodothyronine. The function of thyrocalcitonin is to regulate the BLOOD calcium level. Thyrocalcitonin is a protein HORMONE.


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