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According to salivary gland endocrine theory the hormone like substance, known as parotin and
extracted from the parotid gland, is biologically active in lowering the serum calcium level and
promoting calcification of the teeth and bones. The parotid gland extract is also known to activate
anterior pituitary function and eleborates an antagonistic action to the parathyroid gland extract
and thyroid gland. Recent studies, however,... |