When I was 13 years old in my 9th grade English class, we were assigned a theme: What I Want To Be When I Grow Up. From early on in life, all that I ever imagined I would be was an interior designer. So, that theme was easy for me.
PTH stands for parathyroid hormone. It is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are located in the neck, near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland.Parathyroid hormone controls calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D levels in the blood and bone.Release of PTH is controlled by the level of calcium in the blood.Low blood calcium levels cause increased PTH to be released, while high blood calcium levels block PTH release.t is a protein hormone released by the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are located in the neck, near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland.
The parathyroid hormone regulates the blood levels of calcium. The hormone helps keep the calcium levels constant as it acts on kidneys, intestines and bones. Continue Reading. Maintaining a level blood calcium concentration is crucial to the function of nerves and muscle contractions. The parathyroid hormone, or PTH, is excreted from the parathyroid glands when blood calcium levels drop. The bones, intestines and kidneys are targeted during the release of PTH. The function of PTH varies, but in general, the hormone helps to stimulate reabsorption of the calcium and acts as a trigger to increase calcium absorption in the intestines. When the blood calcium levels rise, the PTH release is inhibited.