Topic 5.9.32 min read
5.9.3 Parathyroid Glands
The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormone called parathormone.
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5.9.3 Parathyroid Glands
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The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormone called parathormone. ---
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The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormone called parathormone. ---
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Quick revision
- The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormon
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Important points
- The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormon
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 5.9.3 Parathyroid Glands without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormon
The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormone called parathormone. ---
- Definition
- The parathyroid glands are two pairs of very small structures located on the thyroid glands. They secrete the hormone called parathormone. ---
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