Multiple choice

Which type of cells of parathyroid gland secretes parathormone?

  1. Oxyphil cells

  2. Chief cells

  3. Intermediate cells

  4. Follicular cells
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Chief or principal secrete parathormone. These cells are small and appear dark when loaded with parathyroid hormone, and clear when the hormone has been secreted, or in their resting state.

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