10 Questions
Where is the thyroid gland situated?
Anterior portion of the neck
What connects the two lateral lobes of the thyroid gland?
Isthmus
From where does the thyroid gland develop?
Ultimobranchial body
What is the active form of T4?
T3 (Triiodothyronine)
Which hormone is secreted from the medullary C cells in the thyroid gland?
Calcitonin
What is the function of Calcitonin secreted from the thyroid gland?
Regulating serum calcium and phosphorus levels and skeletal remodeling
What is the half-life of T3, the active form of T4?
1 day
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
Embedded in the thyroid gland
From where does the thyroid gland develop?
Thyroglossal duct and ultimobranchial body
What controls blood levels of T4 and T3 through a feedback mechanism?
Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis
Test your knowledge of the anatomy of the thyroid gland with this quiz. Learn about its location, structure, and development including the presence of parathyroid glands.
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