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Which nerve is in close proximity to the thyroid gland and is located close to the superior thyroid artery?
Which nerve is in close proximity to the thyroid gland and is located close to the superior thyroid artery?
What is the function of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in relation to the thyroid gland?
What is the function of the recurrent laryngeal nerve in relation to the thyroid gland?
Which artery supplies blood to the thyroid gland and is a branch of the external carotid artery?
Which artery supplies blood to the thyroid gland and is a branch of the external carotid artery?
What is the location of the thyroid gland in relation to the neck vertebrae?
What is the location of the thyroid gland in relation to the neck vertebrae?
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Which anatomical structure is posterior to the thyroid gland?
Which anatomical structure is posterior to the thyroid gland?
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Which vein is involved in the venous drainage of the thyroid gland?
Which vein is involved in the venous drainage of the thyroid gland?
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Which node group receives lymphatic drainage from the thyroid gland?
Which node group receives lymphatic drainage from the thyroid gland?
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What regulates the release of TSH by the pituitary gland in response to stress or extreme cold?
What regulates the release of TSH by the pituitary gland in response to stress or extreme cold?
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