Removal of the Four Glands Located on the Back of the Thyroid

question 5

Multiple Choice

Removal of the four glands located on the back of the thyroid gland is:

• A) parathyroidectomy.
• B) hypophysectomy.
• C) pancreatectomy.
• D) adrenalectomy.

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