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A person is having problem with calcium and phosphorus metablism in his body which one of the following glands may not be functionoing properly?

A

Parotid

B

Pancreas

C

Adrenal cortes

D

Parathyroid

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D
Parathyroid glands located behind the thyroid gland, produce a hormone called parathormone. This hormone maintains calcium and phosphorus balance in the body. Thus, if a person is having problem with calcium and phosphorus metabloism in this means, his parathyroid glands are not functioning properly.
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