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| + | |<big>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. | *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. |
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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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| − | | | + | |<big>Describe the blood supply and venous drainage of the Parathyroid Glands. |
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| − | *Venous Drainage | + | *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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| − | *Chief (Principal) Cells - function | + | |<big>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. | *Oxyphil Cells - function unclear. | ||
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| − | | | + | |<big>Label the following histological section: |
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| − | *C | + | *A = Thyroid |
| − | *D | + | *B = Cords of Principal Cell |
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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: |
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