ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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small glands located on the posterior side of the thyroid gland, that regulate calcium.
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thyroid gland
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parathyroid gland
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thymus gland
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cole gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Four small masses of epithelial tissue are embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid glands. These are parathyroid glands, and they secrete parathyroid hormone or parathormone. Parathyroid hormone is the most important regulator of blood calcium levels.
Detailed explanation-2: -The parathyroid glands are small structures located on the posterior thyroid gland that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), which regulates blood calcium levels. Low blood calcium levels cause the production and secretion of PTH.
Detailed explanation-3: -The parathyroid glands’ function is to maintain serum calcium homeostasis through synthesis and release of PTH.
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