the parathyroid gland

Question 1

where is the parathyroid located

Answer 1

located at the posterior aspect of each lobe in the thyroid gland

Question 2

explain the two types of cells the parathyroid gland contains

Answer 2

1. chief cells : these are the principle cells that produce parathyroid hormones
2. oxyphil cells whose functions are not well known function wise but they secrete excess parathyroid hormones if parathyroid cancer appears

Question 3

role of calcitonin

Answer 3

produced by the thyroid gland works in conjunction with parathyroid hormone and calcitrol to regulate calcium homeostasis

Question 4

primary hyperthyroidism diagnostic

Answer 4

parathyroid level is high, calcium level high, phosphorus is low causes by an over secretion of parathyroid hormone

Question 5

secondary hyperthyroidism diagnostic

Answer 5

PTH high calcium low, phosphorus high causes by vita deficiency