Who discovered the parathyroid glands while dissecting a rhinoceros?

Sir Richard Owen

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The correct option is C Sir Richard Owen
The parathyroid gland was first discovered in 1852 during the autopsy of an Indian rhinoceros by Sir Richard Owen.
So, the correct option is 'Sir Richard Owen'.

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