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What are the parathyroid glands? Your parathyroid glands are four pea-sized endocrine glands that are embedded within the back side of your thyroid . They produce and release parathyroid hormone (PTH). This hormone is responsible for controlling blood calcium levels. The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands situated just below the thyroid glands in the neck. They are usually four in number, two behind each thyroid gland . They are very small, pea-sized and weigh about 50 mg. The glands function to maintain the calcium and phosphorus levels in our bodies. The parathyroid gland releases the parathyroid hormone, also called parathormone that is responsible for regulating the calcium balance in the blood. The parathyroid gland is directly involved in the workings of different organs in the body like the kidneys, bones, and small intestine. Learn how the parathyroid glands control calcium levels in your blood and what happens when they malfunction. Find out about the types, symptoms and treatments of hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism and parathyroid cancer.
