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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.
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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.
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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).
 
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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.
 
*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
 
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