Which is not correct regarding the parathyroid glands?
A) There are usually four parathyroid glands in the human body.
B) Parathyroid hormone (PTH) is produced by chief cells.
C) The parathyroid glands are embedded in the anterior surface of the thyroid gland.
D) Each parathyroid gland is composed of chief cells and oxyphil cells.
E) The glands secrete parathyroid hormone in response to low blood calcium levels.
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