Question

What is the peptide hormone secreted by parathyroid glands called?

Answer 1

Parathyroid gland:

1. The parathyroid glands are two pairs of small, oval-shaped glands.
2. They are located next to the two lobes of the thyroid gland in the neck.
3. Each gland is usually about the size of a pea.

The hormone secreted by the parathyroid gland:

1. The parathyroid gland secretes hormones known as parathyroid hormone or parathormone.
2. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone produced and released by the parathyroid glands that control calcium levels in the blood rather than in the bones.
3. Calcium is an important and abundant mineral in the human body.
4. PTH also helps control the levels of phosphorus (minerals) and vitamin D (hormones) in the blood and bones.