Parathyroid hormone

<languages /><translate> Parathyroid hormone is a hormone released by the parathyroid glands that plays a role in controlling calcium levels in the blood

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Produced by Parathyroid glands[edit | edit source]

Four small masses of epithelial tissue are embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid glands. These are parathyroid glands, and they secrete parathyroid hormone or parathormone.

Structure[edit | edit source]

It is a peptide hormone

Function[edit | edit source]

Parathyroid hormone is the most important regulator of blood calcium levels.

PTH

Stimulus[edit | edit source]

The hormone is secreted in response to low blood calcium levels, and its effect is to increase those levels.

Low PTH[edit | edit source]

Hypoparathyroidism, or insufficient secretion of parathyroid hormone, leads to increased nerve excitability. The low blood calcium levels trigger spontaneous and continuous nerve impulses, which then stimulate muscle contraction

PTH Test[edit | edit source]

PTH test measures the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the blood. PTH, also known as parathormone, is made by your parathyroid glands.

Common problems[edit | edit source]

Primary Hyperparathyroidism

Hyperparathyroidism can occur when a parathyroid gland gets bigger.
It can also occur as a complication of other health conditions.

Secondary hyperparathyroidism These include kidney failure or rickets. In these conditions, calcium is often not high. This is called secondary hyperparathyroidism.

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