37 - The Parathyroid glands Flashcards

1
Q

Which arteries supply the parathyroid?

A

inferior thyroid branches

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2
Q

The Chief cells secrete __ in response to calcium decrease. It leads to calcium increase in 3 ways:
encourages __ resorption
encourages __ reabsorption and decreased __ release
synthesize Vitamin _ increasing calcium and phosphate reabsorption in the GI.

A
PTH
bone
kidney
urine
D
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3
Q

The C cells in the __ secrete __ which blocks __ activity and decrease calcium levels.

A

thyroid
calcitonin
osteoclast

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4
Q

Most cases of hyperparathyroidism is __, 50% are reversible.

A

iatrogenic

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5
Q

Hyperparathyroidism characteristics include:
decreased __
increased __
decreased __

A

calcium
phosphate
PTH

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6
Q

Pseudohypoparathyroidism is when there is no response to __ by __ or vitamin _ deficiency.

A

PTH
resistance
D

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7
Q

Pseudohypoparathyroidism characteristics include:
__ calcium
__ phosphate
__ PTH

A

decreased
increased
increased

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8
Q

פחות רלוונטי…

A

פחות רלוונטי…

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