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What is the function of the parathyroids?

It controls the Calcium and Phosphate level.Parathamon hormone involves in it.


What is thyroid hormones synthesized from?

Thyroid release the hormone thyroxine. This gland is stimulated by Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) which is secreated from anterior pitutary gland situated in hypothalamus of brain.


What organ does ACTH affect?

ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) affects the adrenal glands, promoting the production and release of cortisol.


What happens if your parathyroids make to much hormone?

bones may become very brittle, and they will not have the right level of calcium, and they may break easily.


How often are the parathyroids in the chest cavity?

The parathyroids are on your thyroid gland, in your neck.


Which hormones is secreated by kidney?

renin


Which hormone is secreted by the parathyroids?

It produces hormone parathomon. It increases the Ca level and decrease the phosphate level of bllod


What is glucagon?

Glucagon is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced in the pancreas. The main function of glucagon is to react to a situation where there is a low level of blood sugar present. The release of glucagon into the bloodstream helps to restore blood glucose levels back to a point that is considered acceptable for the general function of the body. So, if the body has too much insulin, as in the case of diabetes, the pancreas will emit glucagon to attempt to stabilize everything.Glucagon is a hormone, secreted by the Islets of Langerhans by Alpha Cell in Pancreas, that raises blood glucose levels. Its effect is opposite that of insulin, which lowers blood glucose levels


Melatonin is secreted by what gland?

Melatonin is secreated by the pineal gland.


What gland increases calcium level?

the parathyroids gland


Which organs have hormone production?

Hormone production is primarily accomplished by the organs of the endocrine system, but the brain is a significant producer along with other "organs", such as fat cells (which produce estrogen, for instance). Organs of the endocrine system include the thyroid, parathyroids, adrenal glands, thymus gland, pituitary gland, plus "controlling organs" such as the hypothalamus and others.


What are the small glands that ride horseback on the thyroid?

They are called parathyroids and there are four. They are imbedded in the back quadrants of the thyroid gland. Parathyroids produce parathormone (PTH) which increases Calcium in the blood.