Question

what is parathyroid gland

Answer 1

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Parathyroid glands are four tiny glands that r located in the neck, that controls the body's calcium levels. The parathyroids produce a hormone called parathyroid hormone(PTH)

Answer 2

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Parathyroid glands :-

• Parathyroid glands are two pairs, partially or completely embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.

• Parathyroids are present in all vertebrates except fishes.

• The parathyroid glands weigh 1.6 gm angry contain two kinds of cells namely- "Chief cells" and "Oxyphil cells".

• Parathyroid hormone regulates the amount of calcium and phosphate in ECF.

• Parathyroid hormone promotes the absorption of calcium from food in the intestine.

• Parathyroid hormone accelerates the elimination of phosphates in urine.

• Parathyroid hormone decreases the level of phosphate in blood.

• Parathyroid hormone increases the level of calcium in the blood.