Where are parathyroid glands located?

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Parathyroid glands:
The parathyroid glands are little endocrine glands that are located in the neck below the thyroid glands.
These tiny glands are usually four in number, two behind each thyroid gland.
Parathyroid hormone is released by the four parathyroid glands.
Parathyroid hormone is a small peptide that maintains the homeostasis of calcium and phosphate and also aids in bone physiology.

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