What Is an Endocrinologist?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Parathyroid Glands
The parathyroid glands are also located near the thyroid at the area of the throat. One of its functions is to help regulate the body’s level of calcium and phosphate.
These are very important for us because they help ensure messages can be sent around the body, including to and from the brain. The balance needs to be right otherwise the patient could begin experiencing some very unwelcome symptoms. The pineal gland is located in the brain. It has the role of producing and releasing melatonin, which is a hormone that helps to regulate our sleeping patterns as well as helping to regulate our sex hormones.
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