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PARATHYROID DISORDERS
| Institution | University |
| Course | BACHELOR OF SCIENCE... |
| Year | 1st Year |
| Semester | Unknown |
| Posted By | stephen oyake rabilo |
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| Pages | 25 Pages |
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Description
Parathyroid gland is located on the neck, embedded in the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland.
• They are four in number
• Parathormone, a protein hormone, regulates calcium and phosphate metabolism.
• Increased production results in increased calcium absorption from the kidney, the intestines and the bones.
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Anatomy of head and neck
The head is the globular cranial end of the body, which contains brain and special sense organs, viz. eyes for vision, ears for hearing and equilibrium, nose for smell, and tongue for taste. It also provides openings for the respiratory and digestive systems. Structurally and developmentally, the head is divided into two parts: cranium and face.
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