Parafollicular cell
Okay kiddo, let's learn about a type of cell called the parafollicular cell!
So you know how our body has different organs, right? And inside each organ, there are tiny structures called cells that do different jobs.
Well, parafollicular cells are a special type of cell that are found in the thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped organ in our neck.
These cells are also called C cells, and they make a hormone called calcitonin.
Calcitonin helps keep our bones strong and healthy by regulating how much calcium is in our blood.
So think of parafollicular cells like the guardians of our bones - they make sure they stay strong and healthy!
So you know how our body has different organs, right? And inside each organ, there are tiny structures called cells that do different jobs.
Well, parafollicular cells are a special type of cell that are found in the thyroid gland, which is a butterfly-shaped organ in our neck.
These cells are also called C cells, and they make a hormone called calcitonin.
Calcitonin helps keep our bones strong and healthy by regulating how much calcium is in our blood.
So think of parafollicular cells like the guardians of our bones - they make sure they stay strong and healthy!