Parathyroid
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Questions 4 MCQs
A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?
1. Parathyroid
2. Parotid
3. Pancreas
4. Thyroid
1. parathormone
2. thyroxine
3. calcitonin
4. Both 1 and 3
1. Parathyroid and adrenal
2. Pancreas and parathyroid
3. Thymus and testes
4. Adrenal and ovary
| (a) | Stimulates the process of bone resorption. |
| (b) | Decreases Ca2+ level in blood. |
| (c) | Reabsorption of Ca2+ by renal tubules. |
| (d) | Decreases the absorption of Ca2+ from digested food. |
| (e) | Increases metabolism of carbohydrates. |
| 1. | (b) and (c) only | 2. | (a) and (c) only |
| 3. | (b), (d) and (e) only | 4. | (a) and (e) only |
Preparing Parathyroid for NEET
Parathyroid is a specific sub-topic that frequently appears in the NEET examination. Understanding the underlying principles and practicing targeted questions is key to mastering this concept.
The questions compiled above are previous year questions (PYQs) directly related to Parathyroid. Practicing these specific questions helps you understand the difficulty level and the examiner's approach to this topic.
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Is Parathyroid a high-weightage topic?
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Should I memorize the solutions?
No, it is highly recommended to understand the core concept and methodology behind each solution rather than memorizing them, as exact questions are rarely repeated, but the concepts definitely are.