Neck glands Flashcards
1
Q
Name the largest endocrine gland
A
Thyroid gland
2
Q
Where is the thyroid gland found
A
btw larynx and trachea -inferior to thyroid cartilage
3
Q
What does the thyroid gland produce
A
Thyroxine
4
Q
Explain how the thyroid gland looks/structure
A
2 lobes connected by isthmus in centre covered in pretracheal fascia
5
Q
What is an endocrine gland compared to an exocrine gland
A
Endocrine releases its product directly into the blood where and exocrine gland uses a duct to get the product into the blood
6
Q
Where are the parathyroid glands found
A
On the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland
7
Q
What does the parathyroid gland produce
A
Parathyroid hormone
8
Q
How many parathyroid glands are there
A
4 - 2 superior /2 inferior
9
Q
What does parathyroid hormone do
A
Controls calcium and phosphorus amounts
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