Lecture 27: Thyroid, parathyroids and calcium homeostasis Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the three parts of the thyroid gland
A
Left lateral lobe
Right lateral lobe
Isthmus
2
Q
Where is the thyroid gland
A
immediately below the larynx, anterior and on each side of trachea
(Very vascular)
3
Q
What is the role of the thyroid gland
A
Secretes thyroid hormones
4
Q
What is the thyroid gland made of
A
Made of follicles
5
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