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Where does the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid gland form from?
Where does the pyramidal lobe of the thyroid gland form from?
What is the blood supply for the superior thyroid lobe?
What is the blood supply for the superior thyroid lobe?
In which part of the body does the thyroglossal duct initially maintain connection?
In which part of the body does the thyroglossal duct initially maintain connection?
What is the usual characteristic of a midline neck mass that is a remnant of the thyroglossal duct?
What is the usual characteristic of a midline neck mass that is a remnant of the thyroglossal duct?
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Where is the most common location for functioning thyroid tissue outside of the gland?
Where is the most common location for functioning thyroid tissue outside of the gland?
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When may functioning thyroid tissue outside of the gland be commonly detected?
When may functioning thyroid tissue outside of the gland be commonly detected?
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What does an increase in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) lead to?
What does an increase in Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) lead to?
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What element does the thyroid gland contain that is essential for hormone synthesis?
What element does the thyroid gland contain that is essential for hormone synthesis?
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What are the two hormones synthesized by the follicular cells of the thyroid?
What are the two hormones synthesized by the follicular cells of the thyroid?
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What is the main function of thyroglobulin in thyroid hormone production?
What is the main function of thyroglobulin in thyroid hormone production?
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What is the name of the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the oxidation of iodide and organification of iodine into MIT/DIT?
What is the name of the enzyme responsible for catalyzing the oxidation of iodide and organification of iodine into MIT/DIT?
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Which drug inhibits TPO and reduces T3/T4 production from the thyroid gland?
Which drug inhibits TPO and reduces T3/T4 production from the thyroid gland?
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"Wolff-Chaikoff Effect" mimics which hormone?
"Wolff-Chaikoff Effect" mimics which hormone?
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"Wolff-Chaikoff Effect" is caused by:
"Wolff-Chaikoff Effect" is caused by:
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