A Test Used to Detect Tumors of the Thyroid Gland

question 43

Multiple Choice

A test used to detect tumors of the thyroid gland is:

• A) thyroxine.
• B) total calcium.
• C) thyroid scan.
• D) protein-bound iodine.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Portions

The outer regions or edges of an area or structure, often contrasted with the central or core areas.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and visual acuity under bright light conditions.

Suspensory Ligaments

Fibrous tissues that support an organ or structure, such as the lens of the eye, keeping it in place.

Ciliary Body

A part of the eye that includes the ciliary muscle, which controls the shape of the lens for focusing, and the ciliary processes that produce aqueous humor.