The hormone secreted by the parathyroids, parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulates the ________ content of the bloodstream.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
calcium
The parathyroids are four small glands located behind the thyroid gland. The hormone they produce is called parathyroid hormone (PTH). The main function is to maintain normal blood calcium.
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