The specialized cells in the parathyroid glands that secrete parathormone are __________.
a. follicular epithelial cells
b. C cells
c. cells of the pars distalis
d. chief cells
Answer: d. chief cells
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A. Temporal B. Parietal C. Sphenoid D. Occipital E. Frontal