Question

Which gland plays a large role in the distribution of calcium and phosphate throughout the body

Answer 1

The Parathyroid hormones and Parathyroid gland play a large role in the distribution of Calcium and Phosphate throughout the body

Answer 2

The "parathyroid gland" plays a large role in the "distribution of calcium and phosphate" throughout the body.

EXPLANATION:

• Parathyroid glands maintain the calcium and phosphate content in a fine range so that muscular system functions properly.

• The Parathyroid hormone secreted by this gland increases calcium levels in the blood that promote calcium conservation by the kidneys.

• This hormone also regulates the phosphate concentration and thus serves as a preventer of phosphorus proximal tubular re-absorption.