A person is having 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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Adrenal cortex

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Parathyroid

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Solution

The correct option is C Parathyroid
Parathyroid glands located behind the thyroid gland, produce a hormone called parathormone. This hormone maintains calcium and phosphorus balance in the body. Thus, if a person is having problem with calcium and phosphorus metabolism in the body, this means, his parathyroid glands are not functioning properly.

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