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Which endocrine gland regulates calcium?
AnswerThe parathyroid regulates calcium by producing hormones that cause calcium levels to increase.Also, calcitonin is a substance that regulates calcium in the blood.
What hormone is the major controller of blood calcium?
parathyroid hormone
What color blood tube is used to draw a parathyroid test?
Type your answer here... Red
The three factors most responsible for regulating calcium levels?
parathyroid hormone, vit D, calcitonin
Can diamonds be destroyed?
Yes, diamonds could be destroyed.
What is the alternate treatment of hyperparathyroidism?
There is no safe or reliable alternative to removal of the parathyroid glands for the treatment of hyperparathyroidism.
Can you get a flu shot after receiving a radioiodine treatment?
This is such a specialized treatment and is individualized to the patient so that no general statements can be made about how it would interact with different medications including vaccines. This question should be asked of the physician in charge of your treatment to be sure you get the answer for your specific condition.
What is the medical term meaning decreased parathyroid activity?
Hypoparathyroidism is the medical term for decreased parathyroid activity, leading to low levels of parathyroid hormone and calcium in the blood, which can result in symptoms like muscle cramps, tingling sensations, and seizures. Treatment often involves calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
What is another name for a parathyroid scan?
A parathyroid scan is sometimes called a parathyroid localization scan or parathyroid scintigraphy.
Kidney stones as well as bones with a moth-eaten appearance?
Hyperparathyroidism resulting from a parathyroid gland tumor; the treatment is removal for the tumor.
Where is parathyroid hormone produced?
parathyroid gland
What is a parathyroid scan used for?
A parathyroid scan is administered when the parathyroid appears to be overactive and a tumor is suspected.
What is the treatment in which a body part is removed or its functions is destroyed?
ablation
What gland and hormone stimulates the deposition of calcium into the bone?
The parathyroid hormone stimulates the absorption of calcium from the bone.
The drug propyltiouracil is used to treat hypothroidism or hypetrhyrodism?
Hyperthyreosis and premedication to thyreoidectomy and radioiodine-therapy.
Does radioiodine 131 originate from uranium or silver?
The isotope 131I is a fission product of uranium and plutonium.
What MRI iv contrast dye causes a warm sensation in a woman's vaginal area?
Radioiodine
