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Which structure arises from the floor of the primitive pharynx and descends into the neck?
Which structure arises from the floor of the primitive pharynx and descends into the neck?
- Thyroid diverticulum (correct)
- Parafollicular cells
- Thyroglossal duct
- Foramen cecum
What is the normal remnant of the thyroglossal duct?
What is the normal remnant of the thyroglossal duct?
- Foramen cecum (correct)
- Thyroglossal duct cyst
- Parafollicular cells
- Thyroid diverticulum
Which is the most common ectopic site for thyroid tissue?
Which is the most common ectopic site for thyroid tissue?
- Pyramidal lobe of thyroid
- Lingual thyroid (correct)
- Thyroglossal duct cyst
- Thyroid diverticulum
What is the consequence of removing lingual thyroid tissue if it is the only thyroid tissue?
What is the consequence of removing lingual thyroid tissue if it is the only thyroid tissue?
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What is the origin of parafollicular cells?
What is the origin of parafollicular cells?
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What is the most common presentation of a thyroglossal duct cyst?
What is the most common presentation of a thyroglossal duct cyst?
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