Thyroid Development and Anomalies
6 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

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?

  • Foramen cecum (correct)
  • Thyroglossal duct cyst
  • Parafollicular cells
  • Thyroid diverticulum

    • 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?

    <p>Hypothyroidism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of parafollicular cells?

    <p>4th pharyngeal pouch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common presentation of a thyroglossal duct cyst?

    <p>An anterior midline neck mass that moves with swallowing or protrusion of the tongue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Thyroid Anatomy and Development
    14 questions

    Thyroid Anatomy and Development

    FieryMercury avatar
    FieryMercury
    Session 1: Human Growth and Development - Thyroid Hormones
    10 questions

    Session 1: Human Growth and Development - Thyroid Hormones

    ConfidentErbium avatar
    ConfidentErbium
    Thyroid Gland Development
    10 questions

    Thyroid Gland Development

    DeliciousPointOfView avatar
    DeliciousPointOfView
    Thyroid Gland Development
    5 questions

    Thyroid Gland Development

    ImprovedSeal7939 avatar
    ImprovedSeal7939
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser