The Four Glands That Lie Beside the Thyroid Gland and Are

question 39

Multiple Choice

The four glands that lie beside the thyroid gland and are responsible for regulating calcium and phosphorus levels in the body are called the:

• A) adrenals.
• B) parathyroids.
• C) pineals.
• D) pituitaries.

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