Parathyroid Gland Flashcards
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What does the parathyroid hormone do?
A
Increase blood calcium (Ca2+) and magnesium (Mg) levels; decrease blood phosphate (HPO42-) levels
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What hormone does the parathyroid glands produce?
A
Parathyroid hormone
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What glands are antagonists
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Thyroid glands and parathyroid glands