ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does the parathyroid do?
A
nothing
B
creates 6 hormones
C
controls system
D
creates one hormone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The parathyroid glands lie behind the thyroid. They produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a role in regulating the body’s blood level of calcium and phosphorus. Hyperparathyroidism is when your parathyroid glands create high amounts of parathyroid hormone in the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-2: -Parathyroid glands produce parathyroid hormone, which plays a key role in the regulation of calcium levels in the blood. Precise calcium levels are important in the human body, since small changes can cause muscle and nerve problems.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parathyroid hormone comes from four parathyroid glands in the neck, just behind the thyroid. These glands receive feedback from blood calcium levels to determine when they need to secrete the hormone.

Detailed explanation-4: -What hormone does the parathyroid produce? Explanation: PTH is known as parathyroid hormone. It is secreted by parathyroid gland. It is important in bone remodeling.

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