ultimobranchial cells

ultimobranchial cells
parafollicular c's.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • Calcitonin — is a 32 amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C cells) of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimobranchial body.[1] It acts to reduce blood calcium… …   Wikipedia

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