Question

Which of the following characteristics defines the thyroid glands?

• A. Butterfly shaped
• B. Connected by a narrow isthmus
• C. Bilobed
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

The thyroid gland is a gland which is present in the neck. This is present in the front part of the neck and is located below the larynx. The shape of the gland is like a butterfly. The gland is bilobed and there are many lobules in this gland. The two lobes is joined by the narrow region called as isthmus. There are follicle cells in these lobules which produce the thyroid hormones. The thyroid hormones are responsible for regulating the metabolism of the body. There are large cells between the follicle cells called as parafollicular cells of C cells. These cells secrete calcitonin.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.