Parathyroid hormone - Wikipedia PTH is secreted in response to low blood serum calcium (Ca 2+) levels and is a key regulator of bone remodeling, the continuous process of bone resorption and formation
Hyperparathyroidism - Symptoms causes - Mayo Clinic Each parathyroid gland is about the size of a grain of rice The four parathyroid glands lie behind the thyroid They make parathyroid hormone This hormone plays a role in controlling the body's levels of calcium and phosphorus
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) Test - MedlinePlus This test measures the level of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in your blood PTH controls the level of calcium in your blood, which is key to good health Learn more
What is PTH (parathyroid hormone)? - Chronic Kidney Disease Explained Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a hormone (chemical) that your parathyroid glands make and release to control the level of calcium in your blood Calcium is one of the most important and common minerals in your body