embryology

largest endocrine gland

true or false. the thyroid gland has no ducts
True False

Where does the thyroid gland secret to?

What chemical does the thyroid gland produce?

chemical produced by the thyroid gland that stimulates the metabolic rate

What does thyroxine do?

The thyroid gland is covered by a___________capsule that extends into the gland by way of________

The____________divides the thyroid gland into little sections called____________

What divides the thyroid gland into follicles?

The septa divides the thyroid gland into what?

What type of cells makes up the outside layer of each follicle?

a material in the follicle surrounded by a layer of simple cuboidal epithelium cells which aids in the production of thyroxine

What does a colloid help produce?

The thyroid forms at the___________and migrates through the_____________down to the neck

What sturcture is the opening to the thyroglossal duct?

What structure is the foramen cecum the opening to?

What is a clinical consideration of the thyroid gland?

enlarged thyroid gland caused by lack of iodine

Why is goiter hardle ever seen in the U.S. anymore?