Which Statement Is NOT True About the Thyroid Gland

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the thyroid gland?

• A) It is connected across the midline by the isthmus.
• B) It is composed of right and left lobes.
• C) It lies anterior to the trachea.
• D) In cross-section, it is outlined posterolaterally by the common carotid artery (CCA) and internal jugular vein (IJV), and anteriorly by the longus colli muscle.

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Definitions:

Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from incongruous beliefs and attitudes held simultaneously.

Temporal Discounting

The tendency for people to value immediate rewards more highly than future rewards, often leading to impulsive decisions.

Risk Aversion

The tendency to prefer certainty over uncertainty, characterized by a preference for safe options over risky ones.

Certainty Effect

The psychological phenomenon where people tend to give greater weight to outcomes that are certain, compared to outcomes that are probable.