Chapter
Hypoparathyroidism
Abstract
The regulation of plasma calcium levels is essential for the normal physiologic function of every cell. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is the principal regulator of serum calcium and phosphate homeostasis. PTH is synthesized and secreted by the parathyroid chief cells in the parathyroid glands primarily in response to a decline in serum calcium levels. The causes of hypocalcemia can be broadly classified as inadequate PTH or vitamin D production, …
Authors
Hakami Y; Khan A
Book title
Parathyroid Disorders
Series
Frontiers of Hormone Research
Volume
51
Pagination
pp. 109-126
Publisher
Karger Publishers
Publication Date
2019
DOI
10.1159/000491042