Which two hormone maintain the calcium balance in the body?
Thyrocalcitonin and Parathyroid hormone play a significant role in maintaining the calcium balance of the body.
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Name the largest endocrine gland.
Thyroid gland.
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Name the cells that the thyroid gland is composed of.
The thyroid gland is composed of the following : i. Follicles ii. Stromal tissue
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Name the endocrine gland which is H shaped.
Thyroid gland.
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What is goitre?
Goitre is the condition in the the thyroid gland is enlarged and the neck portion becomes swollen .It is due to the deficiency of iodine in our diet which results in the less production and secretion of the thyroid hormones that is hypothyroidism.
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Why is the Parathyroid hormone called hypercalcemic hormone?
PTH or parathyroid hormone is also called hypercalcemic hormone as it increase the calcium level in the blood.