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What is parathyroid gland in humans?
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Parathyroids are 4 or more separate glands located in close association with thyroid gland in the neck region. It secretes protein hormone called parathormone which increases the blood calcium level by transferring calcium from bone to blood and lowers the urinary excretion of calcium.
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Dear student.
Parathyroids are 4 or more separate glands located in close association with thyroid gland in the neck region. It secretes protein hormone called parathormone which increases the blood calcium level by transferring calcium from bone to blood and lowers the urinary excretion of calcium.
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