Thyroid Gland Flashcards
1
Q
The largest endocrine gland in the body
A
Thyroid gland
2
Q
increase the metabolic rate of most body cells.
A
Thyroid hormones
3
Q
through which air enters the lungs, is composed of C-shaped hyaline cartilage rings.
A
Trachea
4
Q
• The first upper tracheal ring and has a small notch to it
A
Cricoid cartilage
5
Q
(“Adam’s apple”) is larger and located just above the cricoid cartilage.
A
Thyroid cartilage
6
Q
which is attached to the tongue, lies above the thyroid cartilage and under the mandible
A
Hyoid bone
7
Q
two thyroid lobes are connected
that overlies the second and third tracheal rings below the cricoid cartilage.
A
Isthmus
