Parathyroid

Where are the parathyroid glands located? *

In the neck

In the abdomen

In the chest

In the headRegulation of calcium levels in the blood

How many parathyroid glands are typically found in the human body? *

1

2

3

4

What is the primary function of the parathyroid glands? *

Regulation of blood sugar levels

Regulation of growth and development

Regulation of metabolism

Regulation of calcium levels in the blood

What is the primary function of the parathyroid glands? *

Regulation of blood sugar levels

Regulation of growth and development

Regulation of metabolism

Regulation of calcium levels in the blood

Which hormone is produced by the parathyroid glands? *

Insulin

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Thyroxine (T4)

Cortisol

What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)? *

Increase calcium levels in the blood

Decrease calcium levels in the blood

Increase phosphate levels in the blood

Decrease phosphate levels in the blood

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperparathyroidism? *

Hypocalcemia

Hypotension

Fatigue

Hyperglycemia

What is the most common cause of primary hyperparathyroidism? *

Parathyroid adenoma

Parathyroid hyperplasia

Parathyroid cancer

Radiation therapy

Which of the following is a symptom of hypoparathyroidism? *

Hypercalcemia

Hypotension

Muscle cramps

Weight gain

What is the primary treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism? *

Parathyroidectomy

Radioactive iodine therapy

Levothyroxine replacement therapy

Antithyroid medications

Which hormone is responsible for regulating calcium absorption in the intestines? *

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Calcitonin

Vitamin D

Thyroxine (T4)

What is the primary function of calcitonin? *

Increase calcium levels in the blood

Decrease calcium levels in the blood

Increase phosphate levels in the blood

Decrease phosphate levels in the blood

Which of the following is a symptom of hypercalcemia? *

Muscle weakness

Increased appetite

Bone pain

Hypertension

Which hormone works in opposition to PTH to regulate calcium levels? *

Calcitonin

Thyroxine (T4)

Aldosterone

Insulin

Which of the following is a symptom of primary hyperparathyroidism? *

Hypocalcemia

Hypotension

Kidney stones

Hyperglycemia

What is the primary cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism? *

Parathyroid adenoma

Vitamin D deficiency

Parathyroid hyperplasia

Parathyroid cancer

Which of the following is a symptom of hypoparathyroidism? *

Hypercalcemia

Hypertension

Tetany

Weight loss

What is the primary treatment for hypoparathyroidism? *

Parathyroidectomy

Vitamin D supplementation

Radioactive iodine therapy

Corticosteroid therapy

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating bone resorption to release calcium into the blood? *

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Calcitonin

Vitamin D

Thyroxine (T4)

What is the primary cause of tertiary hyperparathyroidism? *

Parathyroid adenoma

Vitamin D deficiency

Parathyroid hyperplasia

Chronic kidney disease

Which hormone works together with PTH to regulate calcium levels? *

Calcitonin

Vitamin D

Thyroxine (T4)

Insulin

Which of the following is a symptom of hypocalcemia? *

Muscle weakness

Increased appetite

Bone pain

Hypertension

What is the primary function of parathyroid-stimulating hormone (PTH)? *

Increase calcium levels in the blood

Decrease calcium levels in the blood

Increase phosphate levels in the blood

Decrease phosphate levels in the blood

Which of the following is a symptom of hyperparathyroidism? *

Hypocalcemia

Hypotension

Bone pain

Hyperglycemia

What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the kidneys? *

Increase calcium reabsorption

Decrease calcium reabsorption

Increase phosphate reabsorption

Decrease phosphate reabsorption

Which of the following is a symptom of primary hyperparathyroidism? *

Hypocalcemia

Hypotension

Kidney stones

Hyperglycemia

What is the primary cause of secondary hyperparathyroidism? *

Parathyroid adenoma

Vitamin D deficiency

Parathyroid hyperplasia

Parathyroid cancer

Which of the following is a symptom of hypoparathyroidism? *

Hypercalcemia

Hypertension

Tetany

Weight loss

What is the primary treatment for hypoparathyroidism? *

Parathyroidectomy

Vitamin D supplementation

Radioactive iodine therapy

Corticosteroid therapy

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating bone resorption to release calcium into the blood? *

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Calcitonin

Vitamin D

Thyroxine (T4)

What is the primary cause of tertiary hyperparathyroidism? *

Parathyroid adenoma

Vitamin D deficiency

Parathyroid hyperplasia

Chronic kidney disease

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