The parathyroid glands regulate calcium in your body by making more or less of a hormone called parathyroid hormone (PTH). The parathyroid glands constantly measure calcium levels in your blood. If the calcium level gets too high, the normal glands sense this and stop production of PTH.This lowers the calcium in your body and returns your calcium levels to normal. Abnormal glands cannot regulate calcium balance.he parathyroid glands constantly measure calcium levels in your blood. If the calcium level gets too high, the normal glands sense this and stop production of PTH. This lowers the calcium in your body and returns your calcium levels to normal. Abnormal glands cannot regulate calcium balance.
Pneumonia (nu-MO-ne-ah) is an infection in one or both of the lungs. Many germsâsuch as bacteria, viruses, and fungiâcan cause pneumonia.
Tinea infections are named for the part of the body they infect. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the skin on the body.(Corporis is the Latin word for body.) If you have this infection, you may see small, red spots that grow into large rings almost anywhere on your arms, legs or chest.The rash may also itch.inea infections are named for the part of the body they infect. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection of the skin on the body.