Parathyroid Glands Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Parathyroid Glands
-where are they found
-situation
-response
A
-embedded in thyroid gland
-low blood calcium
-glands increase their secretion of parathyroid hormone
2
Q
PTH
-what is it to the calcitonin hormone
-what does it do to the blood calcium levels and how (2)
A
-antagonistic
-raises by stimulating release of calcium ions from bones and promoting uptake by kidneys
