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Secretion of the parathyroid hormon(PTH). It is a major hormone responsible for Calcium, Magnesium and Phosphate level regulation in the blood. It impacts the kidney secretion of these ions and promotes the production of calcitriol.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe parathyroid gland's main function is secreting the Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) which increases the level of blood calcium and decreases the level of blood phosphate.
PTH works on three different levels.
1.Bone: PTH has a short term effect, and a long term effect on bones.
A.short term effect: binding to receptors located on osteocytes and osteoblasts leading to a high level of stimulation of the calcium pump that removes the calcium phosphate salts from the bone and takes it to the blood.
B.long term effect: binding to receptors located on osteocytes and osteoblasts leading to the activation of osteoclasts and the resorption of calcium and phosphate from the bone to the blood.
2.kidneys: mainly, increases calcium reabsorption in distal conviluted tubules and collecting ducts, and decreasing phosphate reabsorption in proximal conviluted tubules. in addition to the production of the active form of vitamin D which is 1,25 Dihydroxy cholicalciferole.
3.Intestine: incrases the absorption of calcium and phosphate, with the help of the active form of vitamin D that has been produced in the kidneys.
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∙ 12y agoParathyroid glands control the calcium in our blood and bones.
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∙ 11y agoThe thyroid is mainly in charge of metabolic regulation, while the parathyroid regulates the amount of calcium in the blood.
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∙ 9y agoIt increases Calcium level.It reduces phosphate level.
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∙ 11y agoIt controls the body's calcium level.
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What has the author Hubert Richardson written?
Hubert Richardson has written: 'The thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Parathyroid glands, Thyroid gland 'The thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands, thyroidology
Does the thyroid produce parathyroid hormone?
No, parathyroid hormone is produced by the four parathyroid glands which are located on the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland.
Where is the Thyroid and parathyroid gland?
Thyroid is in either side of trachea.Parathyroids are dipped in thyroid.
Where is the parathyroid glands?
They are in thyroid gland.They are dipped in back of thyroid.
What endocrine organ is just anterior and lateral to the trachea in the neck?
thyroid and parathyroid glands--AllisonThyroid gland.
What are the four glands attached to the thyroid gland?
The four glands known as Parathyroid glands are attached to the thyroid gland.
Where can you parathyroid?
Parathyroid glands are dipped in back in thyroid gland.They are endrocrine glands.
What has the author Robert A Sofferman written?
Robert A. Sofferman has written: 'Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands' -- subject(s): Thyroid Gland, Lymph Nodes, Parathyroid Glands, Parathyroid glands, Thyroid gland, Ultrasonic imaging, Ultrasonography
How do you thyroid and parathyroid form a feedback loop?
The thyroid is in charge of metabolism, the parathyroid is in charge of what amount the thyroid regulates. If either of the two are out of sorts the feedback loop wont work.
Where is the parathyroid glan?
Parathyroid glands are dipped in back in thyroid gland.There are four glands.
Does the thyroid contain parathyroid cells?
No, parathyroid glands are usually beside or on the surface of the thyroid. "Para" means beside, as in beside the thyroid. It serves a different function and has a much different structure.
What is the name of the thyroid on the brain called?
parathyroid
