thyroid and parathyroid

Question 1

where is the thyroid gland located

Answer 1

below the larynx / voice box

Question 2

what is the structure of the thyroid gland

Answer 2

in 2 lobes

Question 3

what do the hormones from the thyroid do

Answer 3

increase basal metabolic rate, protein synthesis and growth

Question 4

how is the blood level of thyroid hormones controlled

Answer 4

feedback from hypothalumus

Question 5

what is the structure of the parathyroid glands

Answer 5

small round endocrine masses

Question 6

where are the parathyroid glands located

Answer 6

posterior of thyroid gland

Question 7

what do the chief cells of the parathyroid glands release

Answer 7

parathyroid hormone

Question 8

what does the parathyroid gland regulate and how does it do this

Answer 8

calcium, magnesium and phosphate
by increasing blood calcium levels and decreasing blood phosphate levels

Question 9

what are the functions of the parathyroid glands

Answer 9

-increases number and activity of osteoclasts
-slows loss of Ca and Mg in urine
-promotes production of calcitriol from Vitamin D
-increases rate of calcium, magnesium and phosphate absorption in GI tract