In the past, the parathyroid glands were sometimes mistakenly removed during surgery when another part of the body was removed. Which part was intended to be removed?

A) thyroid
B) tonsils
C) adenoids
D) appendix
E) uterus

Parathyroid Glands

Small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone (PTH), regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism.

Thyroid

A butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple, producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, and bone maintenance.