Thyroid Gland Anatomy and Functions Quiz

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What is the functional unit of the thyroid gland?

Follicular cells

Lumen containing colloid

Parafollicular cells

Thyroid follicle (correct)

Which hormone plays a role in calcium homeostasis?

Thyroxine (T4)

Calcitonin (correct)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Triiodothyronine (T3)

What is the shape of the thyroid gland?

Butterfly-shaped (correct)

Circular

Oval

Rectangular

Where is the thyroid gland located in humans?

In the neck Signup and view all the answers

What regulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two thyroid hormones?

Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of calcitonin?

Calcitonin plays a role in calcium homeostasis Signup and view all the answers

Where is the thyroid gland located in humans?

In the neck below the Adam's apple Signup and view all the answers

What regulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the functional unit of the thyroid gland?

The spherical thyroid follicle, lined with follicular cells and occasional parafollicular cells Signup and view all the answers

Thyroid Gland Anatomy and Functions Quiz

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What is the functional unit of the thyroid gland?

Which hormone plays a role in calcium homeostasis?

What is the shape of the thyroid gland?

Where is the thyroid gland located in humans?

What regulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?

What are the two thyroid hormones?

What is the role of calcitonin?

Where is the thyroid gland located in humans?

What regulates the secretion of thyroid hormones?

What is the functional unit of the thyroid gland?

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