Session 10- The Thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the thyroid gland located?
A
It lies against and around the front larynx and trachea.
Below the thyroid cartilage.
2
Q
What is the isthmus?
A
It joins the 2 lobes of the thyroid gland.
3
Q
What is the structure of thyroid hormones?
A
2 tyrosines which are linked together with iodine at three or four positions on the aromatic rings.
