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Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==The Parathyroid Glands==
==The Parathyroid Glands==
The parathyroid glands are small glands vital for [[Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|calcium homeostasis]].
The parathyroid glands are small glands vital for [[Calcium|calcium homeostasis]].
==Anatomy==
==Anatomy==
===Physiology===
===Physiology===
* The sole function of the parathyroid gland is to maintain [[Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Calcium Homeostasis]].
* The sole function of the parathyroid gland is to maintain [[Calcium|Calcium Homeostasis]].
** 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.