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Where is the thyroid gland situated?
Where is the thyroid gland situated?
- In the thoracic cavity
- Superior portion of the neck
- Anterior portion of the neck (correct)
- Posterior portion of the neck
What connects the two lateral lobes of the thyroid gland?
What connects the two lateral lobes of the thyroid gland?
- Cricoid cartilage
- Trachea
- Hyoid bone
- Isthmus (correct)
From where does the thyroid gland develop?
From where does the thyroid gland develop?
- Parathyroid gland
- Pineal gland
- Thymus gland
- Ultimobranchial body (correct)
What is the active form of T4?
What is the active form of T4?
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Which hormone is secreted from the medullary C cells in the thyroid gland?
Which hormone is secreted from the medullary C cells in the thyroid gland?
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What is the function of Calcitonin secreted from the thyroid gland?
What is the function of Calcitonin secreted from the thyroid gland?
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What is the half-life of T3, the active form of T4?
What is the half-life of T3, the active form of T4?
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Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
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From where does the thyroid gland develop?
From where does the thyroid gland develop?
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What controls blood levels of T4 and T3 through a feedback mechanism?
What controls blood levels of T4 and T3 through a feedback mechanism?
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