KEYWORDS: Parathyroid Anatomy, Parathyroid Histology, Parathyroid Pathophysiology JOURNAL NAME: International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Vol.6 No.4, July 27, 2017 ABSTRACT: ...

Parathyroid The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior aspect of the thyroid. There may be anywhere from 2 to 6 glands in an individual. Cells in these glands secrete parathormone, which acts ...

What factors control the secretion of parathormone? What is the consequence of parathyroid hypofunction? How does parathormone act? Be certain that you understand the functional significance of the ...