Write the location of parathyroid gland?

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Parathyroid glands:
Parathyroid glands are small ductless glands present on the backside of the thyroid gland.
It is four in number.
A hormone called the parathyroid hormone is released by this gland which helps in maintaining the levels of calcium in the blood.

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