Deletions can be detected cytologically by studying the banding patterns in stained chromosomes. 

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The role of parathyroid hormone is to regulate the concentration of Ca2+ in ECF.

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The chief cells of the parathyroid glands synthesize and secrete PTH.

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

The parathyroid cell membrane contains Ca2+ sensing receptors that are linked, via a G protein (Gq).

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

When extracellular Ca2+ concentration is increased  Ca2+ binds to the receptor  activates phospholipase C inhibits PTH secretion.

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

When extracellular Ca2+ is decreased decreased Ca2+ binding to the receptor stimulates PTH secretion

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#Unit 7. System Physiology – Animal

When extracellular Ca2+ is decreased decreased Ca2+ binding to the receptor stimulates PTH secretion