Which Statement Is NOT True About the Parathyroid Glands

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the parathyroid glands?

• A) They generally have a multilobulated shape.
• B) Ectopic locations include the carotid bulb and retroesophageal, thymus, and intrathyroidal locations.
• C) Normal parathyroid glands measure approximately 5 to 7 mm in length, 3 to 4 mm in width, and 1 to 2 mm in thickness.
• D) Approximately 15% to 20% of parathyroid glands are ectopic.

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