GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Small endocrine glands located on the thyroid gland that produce parathyroid hormone.
A
thyroid gland
B
parathyroid hormone
C
thymus gland
D
parathyroid gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The parathyroid glands are two pairs of small, oval-shaped glands. They are located next to the two thyroid gland lobes in the neck. Each gland is usually about the size of a pea.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parathyroid hormone produced by the thyroid glands helps maintain the right balance of calcium in the bloodstream and in tissues that depend on calcium for proper functioning. This is especially important for nerve and muscle function, as well as bone health.

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: -Thyroid and parathyroid. The thyroid gland and parathyroid glands are located in front of the neck, below the larynx (voice box). The thyroid plays an important role in the body’s metabolism. The parathyroid glands play an important role in the regulation of the body’s calcium balance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Parathyroid hormone is secreted by the four parathyroid glands. These tiny glands are present in the neck behind the thyroid glands. Parathyroid hormone controls and regulates the levels of calcium in the blood and raises their levels when they are too low.

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