Question

The types of cells found in the parathyroid gland are the parathyroid cells (productive glandular cells) and the oxyphil cells. The types of cells found in the parathyroid gland are the parathyroid cells (productive glandular cells) and the oxyphil cells. True False

Answer 1

false

Step-by-step explanation:

The parathyroid gland refers to the four small endocrine glands located in the neck region behind the thyroid. It secretes the parathyroid hormone or parathormone which regulates the calcium levels in our bodies. It comprises two types of cells which are:

a. The oxyphil cells appear at the onset of puberty and they have no known functions. They appear pink or orange when stained with hematoxylin and eosin stain.

b. The chief cells are more abundant compared to the oxyphil cells and stain dark purple by the action of hematoxylin and eosin stain. Their major function is to produce parathyroid hormone which regulates the amount of calcium in the body.