In humans,the effect of the hormone calcitonin is to ________.
A) increase blood calcium levels by inhibiting osteoblasts
B) increase blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts
C) temporarily decrease blood calcium levels when administered in large doses
D) decrease mitosis of chondrocytes at the epiphyseal plate

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Calcitonin's main role is to decrease blood calcium levels by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts and increasing the storage of calcium in bones. When administered in large doses, calcitonin can have a temporary effect of decreasing blood calcium levels.

In Humans,the Effect of the Hormone Calcitonin Is to ________