1. The parathyroid chief cell is the primary cell of the parathyroid gland . 2. Calcimimetics reduce the amount of parathyroid hormone released by the parathyroid glands . 3. The superior parathyroid glands receive their blood from the subclavian arteries. 4. Prior to this surgery, patients with removed parathyroid glands typically died from muscular tetani. 5. Parathyroid gland secretion of PTH can be altered by changes in serum magnesium levels.6. Calcium-sensing membrane receptors in the parathyroid gland monitor calcium levels in the extracellular fluid. 7. Etelcalcetide functions by binding to and activating the calcium-sensing receptor in the parathyroid gland . 8. The treatment of choice is surgical removal of three and one half parathyroid glands . 9. Parathyroid transplant is recommended if the parathyroid glands are removed accidentally during a thyroidectomy. 10. It is primarily expressed in the parathyroid gland and the renal tubules of the kidney.
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