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What surrounds the thyroid gland, dividing it into incomplete lobes and lobules?
What surrounds the thyroid gland, dividing it into incomplete lobes and lobules?
- Fenestrated blood capillaries
- Basement membrane
- Parafollicular cells
- Tracheal fascia (correct)
What type of cells line the follicles in the thyroid gland?
What type of cells line the follicles in the thyroid gland?
- Basophilic cells
- Columnar cells
- Squamous cells
- Cuboidal cells (correct)
What type of material is found in the lumen of thyroid follicles?
What type of material is found in the lumen of thyroid follicles?
- Gelatinous eosinophilic material (Colloid) (correct)
- Adipose tissue
- Mucinous material
- Fibrillar collagen material
Which cells in the thyroid gland change their shape according to the degree of activity?
Which cells in the thyroid gland change their shape according to the degree of activity?
What forms a network supporting the thyroid parenchyma?
What forms a network supporting the thyroid parenchyma?
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Thyroid gland structure
Thyroid gland structure
The thyroid gland is divided into incomplete lobes and lobules by the tracheal fascia.
Follicle lining cells
Follicle lining cells
Cuboidal cells line the thyroid follicles.
Thyroid follicle contents
Thyroid follicle contents
The lumen of thyroid follicles contains colloid, a gelatinous substance.
Follicular cell activity
Follicular cell activity
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Thyroid support network
Thyroid support network
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Study Notes
Thyroid Gland Structure
- A connective tissue capsule surrounds the thyroid gland, dividing it into incomplete lobes and lobules.
Follicle Lining
- The follicles in the thyroid gland are lined with simple cuboidal epithelial cells.
Follicle Content
- The lumen of thyroid follicles contains a protein-rich colloid material.
Active Cells
- The follicular cells in the thyroid gland change their shape according to the degree of activity.
Thyroid Parenchyma Support
- A network of reticular fibers forms a supportive stroma for the thyroid parenchyma.
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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.
