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| − | | | + | |q1=Describe the embryological origin of the parathyroid glands. |
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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. |
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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 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. |
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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 | ||
| + | *Venous Drainage: Superior, Middle and Inferior Thyroid Veins (leading to Internal Jugular Vein). | ||
| + | |l3=Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology | ||
| + | |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. | ||
| + | *Oxyphil Cells - function unclear. | ||
| + | |l4=Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Ultrastructure and Histology | ||
| + | |q5=Label the following histological section seen below. | ||
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| + | *A - Thyroid | ||
| + | *B - Cords of Principal Cell | ||
| + | *C - Blood Vessels | ||
| + | *D - Capsule | ||
| + | |l5=Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology Gallery | ||
| + | </FlashCard> | ||
| + | [[Image:ParathyroidGlandFlashCard1.jpg|350px|©RVC 2008]] | ||
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| + | [[Category:Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Endocrine System Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:20, 21 June 2011
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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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