5 Questions
What surrounds the thyroid gland, dividing it into incomplete lobes and lobules?
Tracheal fascia
What type of cells line the follicles in the thyroid gland?
Cuboidal cells
What type of material is found in the lumen of thyroid follicles?
Gelatinous eosinophilic material (Colloid)
Which cells in the thyroid gland change their shape according to the degree of activity?
Follicular cells
What forms a network supporting the thyroid parenchyma?
Circular fibers extending from the septa
Test your knowledge of the histological structure of the thyroid gland with this quiz. Explore topics such as stroma, follicles, and the double capsule covering the gland. Get ready to identify and understand the components that make up the thyroid gland's histology.
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