Up
Syllabus
Schedule
Review
Lectures
Links
Advice
Site Map
Writing Assignment
Advice from Dr. Tom
Righting Writing

 

The Parathyroid Glands

 The parathyroid glands are several small nodules located in, on, or near the thyroid gland.

Hormone:

bulletParathyroid Hormone (Parathormone) has an antagonistic effect to the thyroid hormone calcitonin. Parathyroid hormone prevents the blood calcium level from getting too low.