what are parathyroid glands?
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The parathyroid glands are two pairs of small, oval-shaped glands. They are located next to the two thyroid gland lobes in the neck. Each gland is usually about the size of a pea.
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- Two tiny, oval-shaped glands make up the parathyroid glands. They are positioned in the neck, close to the two lobes of the thyroid gland.
- A pea-sized gland is the most common size.
- The parathyroid glands are responsible for the production of calcium and phosphorus in the body.
- Parathyroid hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands and is important for calcium control in the blood.
- Because minor fluctuations in calcium levels can cause muscle and nerve issues, precise calcium levels are critical in the human body.
- Calcium enters the circulation through the bones
- The intestines absorb calcium from meals.
- The kidneys save calcium.
- Stimulates kidney cells to convert lesser forms of vitamin D into the strongest form for calcium absorption from the intestines.
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