Which of the following cells are target cells for the hormone that causes a decrease in blood calcium concentration?

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Which hormone increases blood calcium level?

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone that your parathyroid glands make and release to control the level of calcium in your blood by increasing it.

Which hormone controls the concentration of calcium in the bloodstream?

Parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a key role in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood.

What chemical causes a decrease in the blood calcium level?

Special cells that reside in the thyroid gland along with thyroid hormone containing cells release another hormone, calcitonin, into the blood. Calcitonin signals osteoclasts to slow down removal of calcium from bone; this action tends to lower levels of blood calcium.

What cells does calcitonin target?

Calcitonin reduces calcium levels in the blood by two main mechanisms:.
It inhibits the activity of osteoclasts, which are the cells responsible for breaking down bone. ... .
It can also decrease the resorption of calcium in the kidneys, again leading to lower blood calcium levels..