parathyroids
Neck's calcium controllers
The parathyroids are four small glands embedded in the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood.
They secrete parathyroid hormone, which controls how much calcium is released from bones and absorbed from food.
Her parathyroids were overactive, leaching calcium from her bones.
Biological internal stability maintenance
- hypercalcemiaHigh blood calcium
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
- serum levelsMeasured amounts in plasma
- electrolyte balanceProper mineral ion ratios
Mineral-induced muscle cramping
- muscle crampsInvoluntary painful tissue contractions
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
- Chvostek signFacial nerve hyperexcitability test
convulsions · arrhythmia · fatigue · weakness · kidney stones · bone pain · fractures · depression
Secreting organs
- neckHead-body junction
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
capsule · inferior · superior · ectopic · embryology · biopsy · ultrasound · localization
Bone-forming cell
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
- mineralizationConversion to mineral form
Calcium-regulating endocrine secretion
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- releaseTo let go
suppression · feedback loop · pulsatile · circulating · fragments
Benign epithelial tumor
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- primaryChief in importance
- secondaryLesser in rank
Invasive medical procedure
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- calcium supplementsAdded dietary mineral tablets
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- minimally invasiveLow-trauma procedural method
homeostasis
Biological internal stability maintenance
- hypercalcemiaHigh blood calcium
- hypocalcemiaDeficient serum calcium levels
- serum levelsMeasured amounts in plasma
tetany
Mineral-induced muscle cramping
- muscle crampsInvoluntary painful tissue contractions
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- tinglingSlight stinging sensation
Chvostek sign · convulsions · arrhythmia · fatigue · weakness · kidney stones · bone pain · fractures · depression · confusion
glands
Secreting organs
larynx · capsule · inferior · superior · ectopic · embryology · biopsy · ultrasound · localization · embedded
osteoblast
Bone-forming cell
- bone densityMineral content per volume
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- resorptionBody reclaiming its tissue
parathormone
Calcium-regulating endocrine secretion
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- receptorsProteins binding specific molecules
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
release · suppression · feedback loop · pulsatile · circulating · fragments
adenoma
Benign epithelial tumor
- hyperplasiaExcessive cell multiplication
- carcinomaEpithelial malignant tumor
- primaryChief in importance
secondary · tertiary · familial · autoimmune · DiGeorge syndrome
surgery
Invasive medical procedure
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- calcium supplementsAdded dietary mineral tablets
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
parathyroidsthyroid
Hormone-producing neck gland
thyroid gland · adrenal glands · pituitary gland · pancreas · pineal gland
- parathyroid glandsHormone secretors controlling calcium levels