Human Anatomy
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The location of tumors of the parathyroid gland.
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High concentration of calcium ion in the blood that can be caused either by primary hyperthyroidism or by malignancy is termed as hypercalcemia. Hyperthyroidism can generally be caused due to a tumor in the parathyroid gland. The tumor in the parathyroid gland can cause elevated secretions of the calcium raising parathyroid hormones.
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Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: Parathyroid hormone (a) increases bone formation and lowers blood calcium levels, (b) increases calcium excretion from the body, (c) decreases calcium absorption from the gut, (d) demineralizes bone and raises blood calcium levels.
Of the following choices, which is most likely to reduce the risk of a fractured bone in an older person?
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Select the best answer or answers from the choices given: The major stimulus for release of parathyroid hormone is (a) hormonal, (b) humoral, (c) neural.
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