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The Parathyroid Glands
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parathyroid glands
[Gk. para, beside, akin to + thyra, a door]
Four endocrine glands, embedded in the surface of the thyroid gland, that secrete parathyroid hormone and raise blood calcium levels.
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parathyroid glands: glands located on the posterior surfaces of the thyroid gland that produce parathyroid hormone.
pathogenic: organisms that cause human disease.
PCR: polymerase chain reaction; a technique used to amplify a gene of interest.
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The endoderm forms tissues and organs associated with the digestive and respiratory systems. Many endocrine structures, such as the thyroid and parathyroid glands, are formed by the endoderm. The liver, pancreas, and gall bladder arise from endoderm.
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