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*The parathyroid glands originate from the endoderm of pharyngeal pouches III and IV. The internal gland from pouch IV, external from pouch III. | *The parathyroid glands originate from the endoderm of pharyngeal pouches III and IV. The internal gland from pouch IV, external from pouch III. | ||
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|<big>Describe the location of the parathyroid glands. | |<big>Describe the location of the parathyroid glands. | ||
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*The two internal glands are embedded within the Thyroid Glands, and the two external glands are outside the thyroid tissue. | *The two internal glands are embedded within the Thyroid Glands, and the two external glands are outside the thyroid tissue. | ||
*In the Horse, there are 'nests' of parathyroid tissue along the neck to the thoracic inlet. | *In the Horse, there are 'nests' of parathyroid tissue along the neck to the thoracic inlet. | ||
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|<big>Describe the blood supply and venous drainage of the Parathyroid Glands. | |<big>Describe the blood supply and venous drainage of the Parathyroid Glands. | ||
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*Supply = Cranial Thyroid Artery and Caudal Thyroid Artery | *Supply = Cranial Thyroid Artery and Caudal Thyroid Artery | ||
*Venous Drainage = Superior, Middle and Inferior Thyroid Veins (leading to Internal Jugular Vein). | *Venous Drainage = Superior, Middle and Inferior Thyroid Veins (leading to Internal Jugular Vein). | ||
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|<big>What are the two cell types of the parathyroid gland, and what is their function? | |<big>What are the two cell types of the parathyroid gland, and what is their function? | ||
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*Chief (Principal) Cells - function = production of Parathyroid Hormone, vital for calcium homeostasis. | *Chief (Principal) Cells - function = production of Parathyroid Hormone, vital for calcium homeostasis. | ||
*Oxyphil Cells - function unclear. | *Oxyphil Cells - function unclear. | ||
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|<big>Label the following histological section: | |<big>Label the following histological section: | ||
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*C = Blood Vessels | *C = Blood Vessels | ||
*D = Capsule | *D = Capsule | ||
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| Describe the embryological origin of the parathyroid glands. |
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| Describe the location of the parathyroid glands. |
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| Describe the blood supply and venous drainage of the Parathyroid Glands. |
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| What are the two cell types of the parathyroid gland, and what is their function? |
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| Label the following histological section: |
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