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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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− | | | + | |q2=Describe the location of the parathyroid glands. |
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*The parathyroid glands are multiple(around four) small glands approximately 1-2mm in length are located about the cranial trachea. | *The parathyroid glands are multiple(around four) small glands approximately 1-2mm in length are located about the cranial trachea. | ||
*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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− | | | + | |q3=Describe the blood supply and venous drainage of the Parathyroid Glands. |
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− | | | + | *Supply: Cranial Thyroid Artery and Caudal Thyroid Artery |
− | *Supply | + | *Venous Drainage: Superior, Middle and Inferior Thyroid Veins (leading to Internal Jugular Vein). |
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− | | | + | |q4=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. | |
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*Oxyphil Cells - function unclear. | *Oxyphil Cells - function unclear. | ||
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− | | | + | |q5=Label the following histological section seen below. |
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− | + | *A - Thyroid | |
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− | *A | + | *C - Blood Vessels |
− | *B | + | *D - Capsule |
− | *C | + | |l5=Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology Gallery |
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+ | [[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Endocrine System Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]] |
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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 seen below. |
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