Which Statement Is NOT True About the Adult Thyroid Gland

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true about the adult thyroid gland?

• A) It plays a major role in growth and development and regulates basal metabolism through the synthesis, storage, and secretion of thyroid hormones.
• B) In cross-section, it is outlined posterolaterally by the CCA and the IJV.
• C) The isthmus measures approximately 2 to 6 mm in AP diameter.
• D) The thyroid parenchyma is composed of connective tissue and masses of chief cells.

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