If the Thyroid Gland of a Person Is Removed Because

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the thyroid gland of a person is removed because of hyperthyroidism or some other disease, what lymphoid organ may also be removed or damaged inadvertently

• A)the cervical lymph nodes
• B)the spleen
• C)the thoracic lymph nodes
• D)Peyer's patches
• E)None of the lymphoid organs are at risk when the thyroid gland is removed.

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Definitions:

Pia

Short for pia mater, it is the delicate innermost membrane enveloping the brain and spinal cord.

Hemispheres

Refers to either of the two halves of the brain or the Earth, separated by the brain's longitudinal fissure or the Earth's equator, respectively, and each with distinct functions or characteristics.

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion for the brain's cortex, providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain inside the skull.