HEAD NECK
THYROID GLAND
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Question
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Which of the following relating to the thyroid is false?
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It is located anterior to the trachea
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It is inferior to the larynx
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It has four lobes
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The medial region is called the isthmus
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid gland is divided into two lobes that are connected by the isthmus, which crosses the midline of the upper trachea at the second and third tracheal rings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Your body controls your thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels through a complex feedback loop. Your hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which triggers your pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates your thyroid to release T3 and T4.
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