The Approximate Dimensions of the Thyroid Gland Are

question 5

Multiple Choice

The approximate dimensions of the thyroid gland are:

• A) 5 cm length, 2 cm width, 2 cm depth.
• B) 4 cm length, 5 cm width, 2 cm depth.
• C) 3 cm length, 5 cm width, 2 cm depth.
• D) 6 cm length, 3 cm width, 3 cm depth.

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Definitions:

High Pressure

A condition where the force exerted by a fluid (such as blood or air) against the walls of its container (such as blood vessels or airways) is greater than normal.

Arteries

Blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body's tissues.

Distributing Arteries

Arteries that branch from larger arteries to distribute blood to various parts of the body.

Tunica Media

The middle layer of the wall of a blood vessel, composed primarily of smooth muscle cells and elastic fibers, which regulate vascular diameter and blood pressure.