EPISODE · Apr 17, 2018 · 25 MIN
S2 E032 The Parathyroid
from Physician Assistant Exam Review Podcast · host Brian Wallace PA-C
Parathyroid There are four parathyroid glands located adjacent Produces parathyroid hormone (PTH) PTH increases calcium concentration in the bloodstream in response to low serum calcium Hyperparathyroidism Affects women 3:1 over men Primary Typically this is caused by an adenoma Maybe hyperplasia or carcinoma. Secondary Chronic renal failure Poor production of vitamin D which will decrease […] The post S2 E032 The Parathyroid appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.
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Parathyroid There are four parathyroid glands located adjacent Produces parathyroid hormone (PTH) PTH increases calcium concentration in the bloodstream in response to low serum calcium Hyperparathyroidism Affects women 3:1 over men Primary Typically this is caused by an adenoma Maybe hyperplasia or carcinoma. Secondary Chronic renal failure Poor production of vitamin D which will decrease […] The post S2 E032 The Parathyroid appeared first on Physician Assistant Exam Review.
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