Q. A person is having problems with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of following glands may not be functioning properly?
A) parotid
B) pancreas
C) thyroid
D) parathyroid
Explanation
[Solution from source] Parathyroid hormone controls blood calcium and phosphate by acting on bone, kidney and intestine, so faulty calcium-phosphorus metabolism points to the parathyroid. Thyroid calcitonin also lowers calcium but is a minor regulator; parotid is a salivary gland. Answer (4).
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