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method of regulation of hormone levels where the target hormone affects the production of the stimulating hormone, either negatively (inhibits production) or positively (stimulates production) |
overactive parathyroid glands, classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary depending on cause of parathyroid hyperactivity and the presence of hyper- or hypocalcemia |
a disorder related to inadequate secretion of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands resulting in abnormally low levels of calcium in the blood |
deficiency of pituitary hormones |
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a condition in which the body does not produce enough thyroid hormone |
bone disease characterized by softening of the bones due to inadequate deposits of calcium and vitamin D |
a disorder resulting from one or more overactive parathyroid glands, resulting in high levels of calcium in the blood |