The thyroid gland Flashcards
1
Q
Where is the thyroid gland located?
A
Inferior to the thyroid cartilage
2
Q
How many lobes is the thyroid gland composed of and what separates them?
A
2 lobes separated by isthmus
3
Q
What cells are present in the thyroid gland?
A
Follicular cells surrounding colloid (together called folicles) and parafollicular cells
4
Q
What do parafollicular cells do?
A
Secrete calcitonin
5
Q
How many parathyroid glands are there and where are they located?
A
There are 4 in total and there are 2 on each lobe, an inferior and superior
