ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
PARATHYROID
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Question
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How many glands are in the parathyroid group
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1
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3
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4
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8
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -You can easily live with one (or even 1/2) parathyroid gland. Removing all 4 parathyroid glands will cause very bad symptoms of too little calcium (hypOparathyroidism).
Detailed explanation-2: -Autopsy studies have shown that a fifth gland may be present in 3% to 5% of patients with hyperparathyroidism.
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