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What is the definition or description of: parathyroid hormone?
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A hormone: Parathormone or parathyrin, is secreted by the chief cells of the parathyroid gland. It acts to increase the concentration of calcium (ca2+) in the blood.
Answered 12/3/2012
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PTH: Parathyroid hormone is the hormone released by the parathyroid glands which are four pea-sized glands located behind your thyroid. This hormone is responsible for your balance of calcium. Some patient will have too much parathyroid hormone which results in high calcium levels as well as other symptoms.
Answered 12/11/2012
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