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Physiology and Anatomy of the Endocrine System

The Parathyroid Glands • They secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which increases blood calcium levels. • It targets bone, the kidneys, and the small intestine (indirectly via vitamin D activation). • PTH is the key hormone for calcium homeostasis. • Falling blood calcium levels trigger PTH release; rising blood calcium

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