Question
Biology Question on Human Endocrine System
The hormones involved in maintaining calcium balance in the human body are:
A
PTH and TCT
B
PTH and LTH
C
TCT and FSH
D
MSH and ACTH
Answer
PTH and TCT
Explanation
Solution
Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and thyrocalcitonin (TCT) profoundly influence the metabolism of calcium. Thyrocalcitonin reduces calcium levels in the blood. When the blood calcium level is too low, PTH is released to bring the calcium level back up to normal.