5 Questions
What is the role of thyroid hormone in the immature individual?
It plays an indispensable role in growth and development
What is the composition of the fluid found in the lumen of thyroid follicles?
Colloid containing thyroglobulin
Which cells in the thyroid gland produce the polypeptide hormone calcitonin?
Parafollicular cells (C cells)
What is the approximate weight of the human thyroid gland?
About 20 g
Where are the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland located?
On either side of the trachea
Test your knowledge of thyroid gland disorders with this quiz designed by Dr. Reem Tarek Attia, a lecturer of Pharmacology and Toxicology at Future University in Egypt. Explore the physiological role of the thyroid gland and its involvement in growth and development.
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