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What is the primary location of the thyroid gland?
What is the primary location of the thyroid gland?
- Above the larynx
- Below the larynx (correct)
- Behind the pharynx
- Adjacent to the trachea
Which element is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis?
Which element is essential for thyroid hormone synthesis?
- Calcium
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Iodine (correct)
What is the primary function of parathormone on bones?
What is the primary function of parathormone on bones?
- Inhibit release of calcium
- Stimulate release of phosphate
- Inhibit release of phosphate
- Stimulate release of calcium (correct)
How are blood levels of calcium related to the regulation of parathormone secretion?
How are blood levels of calcium related to the regulation of parathormone secretion?
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Where is the parathyroid gland located?
Where is the parathyroid gland located?
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