Which Is Not True About the Thyroid Gland

question 84

Multiple Choice

Which is not true about the thyroid gland?

• A)It requires iodine to synthesize thyroid hormone.
• B)It is located on the anterior surface of the trachea,inferior to the thyroid cartilage.
• C)It has two lobes connected by a central portion called the commissure.
• D)It secretes thyroid hormone in response to stimulation by TSH.
• E)An enlargement of the thyroid gland is called a goiter.

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