parathyroid gland

epithelial body

The parathyroid gland is an endocrine gland for secretion of parathyroid hormone, usually found as a pair, embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. Parathyroid regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism.

类型 Gland
身体系统 Endocrine
上级结构 endocrine gland
拉丁名称 epithelial body
FMA ID 13890

常见问题

What is the parathyroid gland?
The parathyroid gland is an endocrine gland for secretion of parathyroid hormone, usually found as a pair, embedded in the connective tissue capsule on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. Parathyroid regulates calcium and phosphorous metabolism.
What body system is the parathyroid gland part of?
The parathyroid gland is part of the Endocrine.
What is the Latin name for the parathyroid gland?
The Latin name for the parathyroid gland is epithelial body.

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