Parathyroid hormone (PTH) regulates calcium levels in the blood. It is secreted by the parathyroid glands in response to low blood calcium. PTH acts on the kidneys to reduce calcium excretion, on bones to stimulate calcium release, and on the intestines to increase calcium absorption. PTH levels are regulated through a negative feedback loop, maintaining blood calcium homeostasis. Disorders occur when the parathyroid glands secrete too much or too little PTH, leading to hyper- or hypoparathyroidism and impacting bone and kidney health.