NURS2750 WEEK 8 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH
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how many parathyroid glands are there
4
where are the parathyroid glands located
posterior surface of the thyroid gland
function of parathyroid glands
control the calcium levels in our blood, bones, and throughout body by producing
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
causes hypOparathyroidism
tumor
congenital lack of parathyroid
surgery or radiation in neck region
autoimmune disease
hypoparathyroidism will lead to
hypocalcemia
what does hypocalcemia result in
increased excitability of nerves
weakens cardiac muscle contractions but NOT skeletal
causes of hypERparathyroidism
tumors, hyperplasia, and chronic hypocalcemia (renal failure)
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED
how many parathyroid glands are there
4
where are the parathyroid glands located
posterior surface of the thyroid gland
function of parathyroid glands
control the calcium levels in our blood, bones, and throughout body by producing
parathyroid hormone (PTH)
causes hypOparathyroidism
tumor
congenital lack of parathyroid
surgery or radiation in neck region
autoimmune disease
hypoparathyroidism will lead to
hypocalcemia
what does hypocalcemia result in
increased excitability of nerves
weakens cardiac muscle contractions but NOT skeletal
causes of hypERparathyroidism
tumors, hyperplasia, and chronic hypocalcemia (renal failure)
