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what is the primary responsibility of the parathyroid glands?
to balance levels of acetylcholine in the body
to balance levels of androgens in the body
to balance levels of calcium and phosphate in the body
to balance levels of thyroxin in the body
to balance levels of thyroxine in the body
The parathyroid glands are mainly responsible for regulating calcium and phosphate levels in the body. They secrete parathyroid hormone which acts on bones, kidneys, and the intestines to increase blood - calcium levels. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter and not related to the function of parathyroid glands. Androgens are male sex hormones and not regulated by parathyroid glands. Thyroxin is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, not regulated by parathyroid glands in terms of their primary function.
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