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The four glands, each of which is the size of a grain of rice, that are located around the surface of the thyroid gland is the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands control calcium regulation, which is the amount of calcium that is in the blood and within the bones.

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What small glands that are embedded within another gland?

The parathyroid glands are on the thyroid.


Location of the para thyroid gland?

The parathyroid glands are located on the back of the thyroid gland in the neck, usually four small glands embedded in the thyroid tissue. They play a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the body.


Where are the parathyroid gland located?

On the posterior surface of the thyroid glands.


Where are parathyroid glands located?

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The parathyroid glands are located?

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What small yellowish glands are located in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland?

kabuki issmall yellowish glands are located in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland


What glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid?

The parathyroid glands are located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. There are typically four parathyroid glands situated behind the thyroid, with two on each side. These glands secrete parathyroid hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.


What glands are the size of a grain of rice?

Parathyroid glands The four parathyroid glands, each of which is about the size of a grain of rice, are embedded in the posterior surface of the thyroid gland.


Does the thyroid contain parathyroid cells?

No, the thyroid and parathyroid are two separate glands located in the neck. The parathyroid glands are small glands located behind the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the body.


Gland attached to the back surface of the thyroid gland?

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What are the four glands attached to the thyroid gland?

The four glands known as Parathyroid glands are attached to the thyroid gland.


Can a Doctor take your Thyroid glands out and live without your Thyroid glands?

Lots of people live without thyroid glands, but they have to take synthetic thyroid. Typically the glands aren't surgically removed, they are killed with ingested radioactive iodine.