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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. | ||
+ | ||[[Endocrine System - Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Answer article]] | ||
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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 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. | ||
+ | ||[[Endocrine System - Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Answer article]] | ||
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+ | |<big>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). | ||
+ | ||[[Endocrine System - Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Answer article]] | ||
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+ | |<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. | ||
+ | ||[[Endocrine System - Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Ultrastructure and Histology|Answer article]] | ||
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+ | |<big>Label the following histological section: | ||
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+ | *A = Thyroid | ||
+ | *B = Cords of Principal Cell | ||
+ | *C = Blood Vessels | ||
+ | *D = Capsule | ||
+ | ||[[Endocrine System - Parathyroid Glands - Anatomy & Physiology#Histology Gallery|Answer Article]] | ||
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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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