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BIO202-CH16-Parathyr
BIO202 - Ch 16 - Parathyroid Gland - Marieb/Hoehn - RioSalado - AZ
Question | Answer |
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The number of parathyroid glands __. | Are usually 4, but varies from 1 to another with 8 having been reported. |
The __ cells of the parathyroid glands secrete PTH. | Chief |
What is the single most important hormone controlling calcium balance? | PTH - Parathyroid hormone - parathormone |
PTH release is triggered by? | Falling blood Ca2+ |
Bones w/a moth-eaten appearance & fracture can be caused by? | Osteitis fibrosa cystica - hyperparathyroidism |
Hypercalcemia can cause? | Abnormal reflexes, weakness of skeleta muscles, kidney stones, Ca deposits in tissues t/o body. |
Hypoparathyroidism is a deficiency of? | PTH deficiency - due to removal or lack of dietary magnesium. |
Hypoparathyroidism symptoms include? | Muscle twitches, convulsions, respiratory paralysis |