| Description | Location | Associated Functions | Diseases |
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Parathyroid glands release parathyroid hormones (PTH) which controls the calcium
What does the parathyroid gland do?
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The neck
Where is the parathyroid glands located?
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Parathyroid
What controls the amount of calcium in your blood?
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When the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormones
What is hypothyroidism?
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Calcium is important for muscle and nerve function
Why is Calcium important?
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4
How many parathyroid glands are there?
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They regulate the function of your nerves and muscles
What does calcium do for your body?
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When the parathyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones (PTH)
What is hyperthyroidism?
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Other areas in the body (bones, kidneys, and small intestines) respond to PTH by increasing calcium levels in the blood
How does it affect other areas in the body?
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Rice grain or pea
What is the normal size of a Parathyroid gland?
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The parathyroid glands will produce less parathyroid hormones (PTH)
What happens if there is too much calcium in your body?
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Inherited diseases
Familial isolated hyperparathyroidism (FIHP). Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1) syndrome.
What increases the risk factors for parathyroid cancer and what are the 2 kinds?
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Normal parathyroid glands are the color of spicy yellow mustard
What does the parathyroid glands look like?
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Walnut, olive, or grape
If you have Hyperthyroidism what would be the size of your parathyroidism gland?
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THe parathyroid glands will produce more parathyroid hormones (PTH) which can remove calcium from your bones into your blood
What happens if there isn't enough calcium in your body?
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Hyperthyroidism
What is the most common diseased associated with the parathyroid?
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