Open Histology - Body Systems
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32 The Parathyroid Glands Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: - Describe the location and structure of the parathyroid glands - Describe the hormonal control of blood calcium levels - Discuss the physiological response of parathyroid dysfunction The parathyroid glands are tiny, round structures usually found embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland (Figure 17.15). A thick connective tissue capsule separates the glands from the thyroid tissue. Most p
| Category | general |
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| Subject | Histology |
| Year | 2023 |
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| Chapters | 1 |
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| License | Creative Commons - Attribution - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ |