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− | |q1=Describe the embryological origin of the parathyroid glands. | + | |backcolour = FAFAD2 |
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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. | + | |pagetype =Anatomy |
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− | *The parathyroid glands are multiple(around four) small glands approximately 1-2mm in length are located about the cranial trachea.
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− | *The two internal glands are embedded within the Thyroid Glands, and the two external glands are outside the thyroid tissue.
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− | *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. | + | <br> |
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− | *Supply: Cranial Thyroid Artery and Caudal Thyroid Artery
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− | *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.
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− | |l4=Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Ultrastructure and Histology | |
− | |q5=Label the following histological section seen below.
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− | *A - Thyroid
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− | *B - Cords of Principal Cell
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− | *C - Blood Vessels
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− | *D - Capsule
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− | |l5=Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology Gallery
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