Multiple Choice
Which statement is correct for calcitonin?
A) It enhances the effect of parathyroid hormone on bone and kidneys.
B) It is synthesized in the skin in the presence of sunlight.
C) A deficiency of calcitonin produces diabetes insipidus.
D) It is secreted in response to hypercalcemia.
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