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Which gland is responsible for controlling the calcium balance in the blood?
Which gland is responsible for controlling the calcium balance in the blood?
- Pituitary gland
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid gland (correct)
- Adrenal gland
What happens when there is over secretion of parathormone?
What happens when there is over secretion of parathormone?
- Kidneys stop functioning
- Blood calcium levels decrease
- Bones become stronger
- Blood calcium levels elevate (correct)
What happens when there is under secretion of parathormone?
What happens when there is under secretion of parathormone?
- Blood calcium levels decrease (correct)
- Kidneys stop functioning
- Bones become stronger
- Blood calcium levels elevate
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Study Notes
Parathormone and Calcium Balance
- The parathyroid gland is responsible for controlling the calcium balance in the blood.
Effects of Parathormone Imbalance
- Over secretion of parathormone leads to hypercalcemia, a condition characterized by high levels of calcium in the blood, which can cause symptoms such as bone weakness, kidney stones, and abdominal cramps.
- Under secretion of parathormone leads to hypocalcemia, a condition characterized by low levels of calcium in the blood, which can cause symptoms such as muscle cramps, twitching, and tingling fingers.
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