8 Questions
Which nerve is in close proximity to the thyroid gland and is located close to the superior thyroid artery?
Superior laryngeal nerve
What is the function of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in relation to the thyroid gland?
Innervates the vocal cords
Which artery supplies blood to the thyroid gland and is a branch of the external carotid artery?
Inferior thyroid artery
What is the location of the thyroid gland in relation to the neck vertebrae?
C5–T1
Which anatomical structure is posterior to the thyroid gland?
Parathyroid glands
Which vein is involved in the venous drainage of the thyroid gland?
Middle thyroid vein
Which node group receives lymphatic drainage from the thyroid gland?
Paratracheal nodes
What regulates the release of TSH by the pituitary gland in response to stress or extreme cold?
TRH
Test your knowledge on the pathology of thyroid lymphoma with a focus on diffuse lymphocytic infiltration, Hurthle cells, and fibrotic tissue, particularly in patients with Hashimoto thyroiditis. Case study involves a 25-year-old female patient presenting with tachycardia, irritability, insomnia, fine tremors, and Raynaud's Phenomenon.
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