Physiology General 95b9065f Hypocalcemia due to calcitonin is by: A Increased excretion in kidney B Decreased bone resorption C Decreased intestinal absorption D Decreased renal reabsorption High-Yield Explanation B i.e. Decreased bone resorption Calcitonin causes hypocalcemia by inhibiting bone resorptionQ by direct action on osteoclastsQ.