Calcitonin hormone is primarily
involved in the production of bone. It lowers blood calcium and phosphorus by
binding to osteoclasts and inhibits bone resorption in the kidneys. The inhibition
of osteoclast reduce the amount of calcium release in the bloodstream thus
producing an increase in bone mass. In addition, this is also use to relieve
pain caused by spinal vertebra compression factures and in patients with
arthritis.
