A person is having a problem with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in his body. Which one of the following glands may not be functioning properly?

Parotid

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Pancreas

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Thyroid

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Parathyroid

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Solution

The correct option is A Parathyroid
The hormone of the parathyroid gland is called parathormone. The main function of parathormone is to regulate the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body. Thus the problem with calcium and phosphorus metabolism indicates abnormal functioning of parathyroid gland. Hence, option D is the correct answer.

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