Human Biology, 14 Edition

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ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
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Chapter 16 - Section 16.3 - Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands - Check Your Progress - Page 343: 3

Answer

Hyperparathyroidism makes the parathyroid glands to produce excess amount of parathyroid hormones which causes abnormal increase in blood calcium levels. Hyperthyroidism affects the thyroid which results to over production of hormones used to regulate vital body activities such as metabolism and hear rate. Usual symptoms include fast heartbeat, anxiety, anfd weight loss or gain.

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Hyperparathyroidism makes the parathyroid glands to produce excess amount of parathyroid hormones which causes abnormal increase in blood calcium levels. Hyperthyroidism affects the thyroid which results to over production of hormones used to regulate vital body activities such as metabolism and hear rate. Usual symptoms include fast heartbeat, anxiety, anfd weight loss or gain.
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