Question

Parathormone deficiency causes

• A. Goitre
• B. Hypocalcemia
• C. Hypercalcemia
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B Hypocalcemia

A. Goitre is the enlargement of thyroid gland which occurs due to deficiency of iodine in the body. When the iodine levels are low, thyroid gland becomes hyper active and enlarged to compensate the deficiency of thyroid hormone in the body. The enlarged thyroid gland is visible as a swelling in the throat known as goitre.

B. Hypocalcemia is the condition of reduced sugar levels in blood.

C. Hypercalcemia is the condition of increased sugar levels in blood.

Parathormone is secreted from the parathyroid hormone and increases blood calcium level by increasing the reabsorption of calcium from the bones. Hence, its deficiency will lead to decreased sugar levels in blood i.e. hypocalcemia.

So, the correct answer is 'Hypocalcemia'.