Question
(i) What do you mean by parathyroid glands? (ii) Name the hormone secreted from it. (iii) What is its function ?
Answer
(i) Parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands located near the thyroid gland in the neck.
(ii) The hormone secreted from the parathyroid gland is called parathyroid hormone (PTH) or parathormone.
(iii) The function of PTH is to regulate calcium and phosphorus levels in the blood by increasing calcium levels and decreasing phosphorus levels. It also stimulates the release of calcitriol, which helps in calcium absorption from the intestine.
