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Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is a critical hormone that regulates calcium and phosphate levels in the body. It is produced and secreted by the parathyroid glands, four small pea-sized glands on the thyroid gland. PTH plays a central role in maintaining calcium homeostasis through its effects on bone, kidneys, and the gastrointestinal tract. 1. Physiology of […]