What Does the Thyroid Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Produces Calcium Regulating Hormone
Calcitonin is one of the hormones produced by the thyroid gland. Calcitonin is required for the regulation of the level of calcium in blood. The hormone is produced depending on the need for it in the body.
When the calcium level increases, the thyroid gland is triggered to start producing calcitonin. Calcitonin reduces calcium level in blood by inhibiting the release of calcium from bones. It does this by inhibiting the activity of osteoclasts, which are responsible for breaking down bones to release calcium. Calcitonin returns the calcium into the bones and decreases its level in blood.
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