The nurse is explaining to the client that glands associated with the endocrine system have many actions. Which information best describes the role of the parathyroid gland to the client by the nurse?
1 . Regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood
2 . Activates vitamin D
3 . Controls the body's rate of metabolism
4 . Affects calcium storage
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 3
C) 2, 4
D) 3, 4
A
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The parathyroid regulates the amount of calcium and phosphorus in the blood; it activates vitamin D. The thyroid is responsible for controlling the body's rate of metabolism; it affects calcium storage.
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