NEET 2007 · Class 11

Chemical Coordination and Integration

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. (A)Parotid
  2. (B)Pancreas
  3. (C)Thyroid
  4. (D)Parathyroid

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The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH) which increases the blood $\text{Ca}^{2+}$ levels and plays a major role in calcium homeostasis.

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Chemical Coordination and Integration
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0, emb=0.6176, combined=0.7706). Verified: high — The span explicitly states that parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels and plays a major role in calcium homeostasis, which directly addresses calcium metabolism issues mentioned in the question.

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