PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

What is the function of the parathyroid gland?

A	produces hormones that influence the metabolic rate
B	decreases the blood calcium
C	increases the blood calcium levels
D	decreases the bone calcium levels

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The parathyroid glands’ function is to maintain serum calcium homeostasis through synthesis and release of PTH. At the bone, PTH inhibits osteoblast activity and stimulates osteoclast activity leading to bone breakdown and calcium release.

Detailed explanation-2: -The parathyroid glands (light pink) produce parathyroid hormone, which increases levels of calcium in the blood. The parathyroid glands are small pea-sized glands located in the neck just behind the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland.

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