Parathyroid Pathology

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Parathyroid gland is commonly associated with tumors. The quiz below comprises of questions to assess your understanding of the parathyroid pathology and all that it entails. All the best as you take up the challenge.

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1.

These cells secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH)
- A.
  
  Chief
- B.
  
  Cheif
Correct Answer(s)
A. Chief
B. Cheif
2.

PTH release is triggered by falling _______ levels
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Ca2+
Correct Answer(s)
A. Calcium
B. Ca2+
3.

PTH release is inhibited by _________
- A.
  
  Hypercalcemia
Correct Answer
A. Hypercalcemia
4.

Primary hyperthyroidism is due to:
- A.
  
  Neoplasms
- B.
  
  Hyperplasia
- C.
  
  Chronic renal failure
- D.
  
  Both A and C
- E.
  
  None of the above
Correct Answer
D. Both A and C
5.

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include hypercalcemia and compensatory ____________
- A.
  
  Hypophosphatemia
Correct Answer
A. Hypophosphatemia
6.

_______ is treatment for hyperparathyroidism
- A.
  
  Surgery
Correct Answer
A. Surgery

Explanation
it just is

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7.

Hypoparathyroidism is more common than hyperparathyroidism
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
false: it is rare

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8.

Muscular spasms caused by low calcium levels: _____ tetany
- A.
  
  Hypocalcemic
Correct Answer
A. Hypocalcemic
9.

Treatment for hypoparathyroidism is _________ ________ _______
- A.
  
  Synthetic parathyroid hormone
Correct Answer
A. Synthetic parathyroid hormone

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Parathyroid Pathology

These cells secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH)

PTH release is triggered by falling _______ levels

PTH release is inhibited by _________

Primary hyperthyroidism is due to:

Symptoms of hyperthyroidism include hypercalcemia and compensatory ____________

_______ is treatment for hyperparathyroidism

Hypoparathyroidism is more common than hyperparathyroidism

Muscular spasms caused by low calcium levels: _____ tetany

Treatment for hypoparathyroidism is _________ ________ _______

Treatment for hypoparathyroidism is ___ _