calcium regulation

The Role of Parathyroid Hormone in Maintaining Blood Calcium Homeostasis

Posted on July 27, 2025 by anatomy

The Role of Parathyroid Hormone in Maintaining Blood Calcium Homeostasis: Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by stimulating bone resorption, enhancing calcium reabsorption in the kidneys, and activating vitamin D to increase intestinal absorption.

The Parathyroid Glands

Posted on May 29, 2025 by anatomy

The Parathyroid Glands: The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands on the posterior thyroid that regulate calcium levels by secreting PTH in response to low blood calcium.