thyroid 5 (parathyroid pathology)

Question 1

what does hyperparathyroidism cause

Answer 1

hypercalcaemia

Question 2

what is primary hyperparathyroidism

Answer 2

an enlargement of one or more of the parathyroid glands causes over production of the hormone

Question 3

what is primary hyperparathyroidism usually caused by

Answer 3

single adenoma

Question 4

what is secondary hyperparathyroidism caused by

Answer 4

result of another disease that causes low calcium over time

Question 5

tertiary hyperparathyroidism is

Answer 5

longstanding secondary hyperparathyroidism

Question 6

what is more common, hyperparathyroidism or hypoparathyroidism

Answer 6

hyperparathyroidism

Question 7

what is tetany

Answer 7

spasms of skeletal muscles causing bending inward of hands, forearms and feet

Question 8

what is tetany caused by

Answer 8

hypocalcemia mean peripheral nerves are easily excited