parathyroid gland

Question 1

parathyroid gland contains parathyroid cells that secrete what

Answer 1

parathyroid hormone PTH aka parathormone

Question 2

parathyroid hormone is most important hormone in what

Answer 2

Ca2+ homeostasis

Question 3

receptors of parathyroid regulation

Answer 3

bone
kidney
and small intestine

Question 4

low blood calcium —>

Answer 4

parathyroid hormone release

Question 5

high blood calcium inhibits

Answer 5

PTH release
which increases PTH release

Question 6

herperparathyroidism
1. __ soften and reform (osteoporosis)
2. contributed to formation of __
3. increased calcium depresses ___ system

Answer 6

1. bones
2. kidney stones
3. nervous

Question 7

hypoparathyroidism
1. gland trauma or ___
2. low blood calcium leads to membrane ___
a. muscular ___
b. respiratory __ and death

Answer 7

1. removal
2. depolarization
   a. tetanus (constant muscle contraction)
   b. paralysis