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What gland makes calcitonin? why does level drop?
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Thyroid: A special part of the thyroid gland (c-cells) makes calcitonin. It acts to reduce calcium in the blood stream. Its level drop after thyroid surgery. It is not needed for survival.
Answered 11/7/2012
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