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Trick Shot Nation
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the parathyroid gland?
A) Chromaffin cells
B) Follicular cells
C) Islet cells
D) Chief cells
Chief Cells
Cells located in the stomach lining that secrete pepsinogen, an inactive precursor of the enzyme pepsin involved in protein digestion.
Parathyroid Gland
Small glands located behind the thyroid gland that regulate calcium levels in the blood through the secretion of parathyroid hormone.
- Recognize the specific cells responsible for hormone secretion in various glands and their functions.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the specific cells responsible for hormone secretion in various glands and their functions.