ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is the thyroid gland located?
A
Alongside the pancreas
B
Under the arms
C
Just below the neck
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid gland lies in the front of your neck in a position just below your Adam’s apple. It is made up of two lobes-the right lobe and the left lobe, each about the size of a plum cut in half-and these two lobes are joined by a small bridge of thyroid tissue called the isthmus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, just below the Adam’s apple. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature and weight.

Detailed explanation-3: -The most obvious symptom of subacute thyroiditis is pain in the neck caused by a swollen and inflamed thyroid gland. Sometimes, the pain can spread (radiate) to the jaw or ears. The thyroid gland may be painful and swollen for weeks or, in rare cases, months.

Detailed explanation-4: -The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located in the lower front of the neck. It’s just above your clavicle (collarbone) and below your larynx (voice box).

Detailed explanation-5: -Weight loss. Anxiety. Irritability. Irregular menstrual periods. Heat sensitivity. Vision problems. Trouble sleeping. Enlarged thyroid gland or goiter. More items

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