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What is the role of the parathyroid hormone in the body?
What is the role of the parathyroid hormone in the body?
- Supporting oxygen transport in the bloodstream
- Balancing sodium and potassium levels
- Controlling calcium and phosphate levels in the blood (correct)
- Regulating blood glucose levels
What happens if three out of the four parathyroid glands are removed?
What happens if three out of the four parathyroid glands are removed?
- Improved kidney function
- Transient hypoparathyroidism (correct)
- Increased blood calcium levels
- Hypothyroidism
Why is complete removal of parathyroid tissue considered lethal?
Why is complete removal of parathyroid tissue considered lethal?
- It triggers rapid weight loss
- Leads to increased bone density
- Essential for life due to its role in maintaining calcium levels (correct)
- It causes excessive thirst
Where are the parathyroid glands located in the body?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in the body?
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Which hormone regulates calcium levels along with parathyroid hormone?
Which hormone regulates calcium levels along with parathyroid hormone?
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What is the main function of calcium that circulates in the blood?
What is the main function of calcium that circulates in the blood?
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Why is removal of half the parathyroid glands usually well-tolerated?
Why is removal of half the parathyroid glands usually well-tolerated?
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What percentage of calcium is typically stored in the bone?
What percentage of calcium is typically stored in the bone?
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Which organ is involved in excreting phosphate from the body under the influence of parathyroid hormone?
Which organ is involved in excreting phosphate from the body under the influence of parathyroid hormone?
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Which form of vitamin D metabolites helps regulate calcium levels?
Which form of vitamin D metabolites helps regulate calcium levels?
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