PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
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Thyroid
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Testes
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Pituitary
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Thymus
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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 in the throat make parathyroid hormone, which regulates the amounts of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium in the bones and blood. Problems include overactivity (hyperparathyroidism) and underactivity (hypoparathyroidism).
Detailed explanation-3: -Function of the parathyroid glands Precise calcium levels are important in the human body, since small changes can cause muscle and nerve problems. The parathyroid hormone stimulates the following functions: Release of calcium by bones into the bloodstream.