The Thyroid Gland Is Visualized Easily on CT Sectional Images

question 56

Multiple Choice

The thyroid gland is visualized easily on CT sectional images of the neck because

• A)it is adjacent to the internal jugular vein, so it absorbs contrast that is administered intravenously.
• B)it is adjacent to the common carotid artery, so it absorbs contrast that is administered intravenously.
• C)its density is similar to cartilage.
• D)it naturally contains iodine.

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