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Parathyroid Glands Flash Cards - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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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.
*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.
*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?
*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:
*C = Blood Vessels
*C = Blood Vessels
*D = Capsule
*D = Capsule
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