Endocrine System Signs and Symptoms (Parathyroid Gland)

Question 1

Hypersecretion of parathyroid hormone; may result in hypercalcemia and Recklinghausen disease

Answer 1

Hyperparathyroidism

Question 2

Hyposecretion of parathyroid hormone; may result in hypocalcemia and tetany

Answer 2

Hypoparathyroidism

Question 3

Excessive production of parathyroid hormone resulting in degeneration of bones

Answer 3

Recklinghausen Disease

Question 4

Nerve irritability and painful muscle cramps resulting from hypocalcemia; hypoparathyroidism is one cause of tetany

Answer 4

Tetany