Thyroid Gland Disorders Quiz by Dr

The human thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and wraps around the trachea.

The colloid contains thyroglobulin, which is a glycoprotein with tyrosine residue where iodine molecules attach to form the thyroid hormones.

Thyroid hormone plays an indispensable role in growth and development in the immature individual.

<p>The parafollicular cells, or C cells, produce the polypeptide hormone calcitonin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It weighs about 20 g relative to its weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The human thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and wraps around the trachea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The thyroid gland consists of two large lateral lobes that lie on either side of the trachea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The colloid contains thyroglobulin, which is a glycoprotein where iodine molecules attach to form the thyroid hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Parafollicular cells, or C cells, produce the polypeptide hormone calcitonin.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thyroid hormone plays an indispensable role in growth and development in the immature individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers