Which Statement Is NOT True About the Parathyroid Glands

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the parathyroid glands?

• A) Most people (about 80%) have four parathyroid glands located in a symmetric position contiguous with the thyroid gland.
• B) The parathyroid glands generally are situated anterior to the thyroid gland.
• C) The parathyroid glands may be intrathyroidal.
• D) Approximately 15% of parathyroid glands are ectopic.

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