Which of the Following Statements Is Not True of the Thyroid

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true of the thyroid gland?

• A) It usually consists of two lobes connected by an isthmus.
• B) It is located in the mediastinum in the chest.
• C) It contains a protein-iodine complex called thyroglobulin.
• D) All of the above are true of the thyroid gland.

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