The Thyroid Gland Flashcards by Malia Smith | Brainscape

Q

Where is the thyroid located?

A

Below the trachea

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Q

The thyroid has 2 main hormones. What are they?

A

Thyroxine (T3 and T4)

2. Calcitonin

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The thyroid is made up of 3 parts:

A

follicles (the functional units)
parafollicular cells (secretes calcitonin)
colloid (storage of thyroid hormones)

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