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Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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** Calcium homeostasis is, amongst other things, important for maintaining function of the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Nervous System|nervous]] and [[Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy & Physiology|muscular]] systems.
** Calcium homeostasis is, amongst other things, important for maintaining function of the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Nervous System|nervous]] and [[Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy & Physiology|muscular]] systems.
* When blood calcium levels drop below a certain point, calcium-sensing receptors in the parathyroid gland are activated to release [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormone]] into the blood.
* When blood calcium levels drop below a certain point, calcium-sensing receptors in the parathyroid gland are activated to release [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormone]] into the blood.
*The hormone produced by the parathyroid gland (Parathyroid Hormone) also has an effect on [[Phosphorus Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Phosphorus Homeostasis]].
*The hormone produced by the parathyroid gland (Parathyroid Hormone) also has an effect on [[Phosphorus|Phosphorus Homeostasis]].
==Test yourself with the Parathyroid Gland Flashcards==
==Test yourself with the Parathyroid Gland Flashcards==