GENERAL ANATOMY
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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What might happen if your parathyroid gland didn’t function properly?
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you couldn’t become a mother or father
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your endocrine system would shut down
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you wouldn’t be able to react to stress properly
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your nerves and muscles would not function properly
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Parathyroid disorders lead to abnormal levels of calcium in the blood that can cause brittle bones, kidney stones, fatigue, weakness, and other problems.
Detailed explanation-2: -Low levels of magnesium: Your parathyroid glands need magnesium, a type of electrolyte in your blood, to function properly. Because of this, low levels of magnesium (hypomagnesemia) can cause hypoparathyroidism.
Detailed explanation-3: -Symptoms may include painful spasms of your face, hands, arms, and feet. They may also include a burning or prickling feeling in your hands and feet, and around your mouth. Blood tests can spot low levels of calcium and parathyroid hormones.
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