Questions and Answers
What are thyroid follicles?
What is found inside thyroid follicles?
Thyroid colloid
What is the function of follicular cells?
To produce thyroid hormones
What are parafollicular cells also known as?
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Study Notes
Thyroid Gland Histology
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Thyroid Follicles
- Basic structural units of the thyroid gland.
- Spherical structures composed of follicular cells surrounding a central cavity.
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Thyroid Colloid Inside Follicle
- Gel-like substance located within the thyroid follicles.
- Contains thyroglobulin, a precursor to thyroid hormones T3 (triiodothyronine) and T4 (thyroxine).
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Follicular Cell
- Cuboidal to columnar epithelial cells that line the thyroid follicles.
- Responsible for the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones.
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Parafollicular Cell
- Also known as C cells, situated between the thyroid follicles.
- Produce calcitonin, a hormone that regulates calcium homeostasis in the body.
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Test your knowledge on the histology of the thyroid gland with this quiz. You'll explore key terms like thyroid follicles, colloid, and various cell types. Perfect for students of anatomy and physiology!
