Small Parts Q1
Which of the following lab tests is NOT a test for the thyroid gland:
T2
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the longus colli muscles?
anterior
Which parathyroid hormone aids in the transportation of nutrients through the cell membranes:
calcium
What is number 5 in this image:
carotid artery
What type of glands are the parathyroid?
endocrine
What is the yellow arrow pointing to:
esophagus
Which term means normal thyroid lab values
euthyroid
What is number 4 in this image:
left lobe of the thyroid
Which structure is posterior to the bilateral thyroid lobes:
longus colli muscles
What is the function of the parathyroid glands?
maintain homeostasis of blood calcium concentrations
What is the primary function of the thyroid gland?
maintenance of body metabolism
What is #3
sublingual gland
What is #2
submandibular gland
What is the most common congenital cyst of the thyroid?
thyroglossal duct cyst
What is the most likely diagnosis for this image?
thyroglossal duct cyst
What is the medial border of the thyroid gland?
trachea
How many parathyroid glands are there (normally)?
4
The average length of the adult thyroid is which of the following?
40-60 mm
What is the average size of a parathyroid gland?
5 mm in length, 2 mm in height, 4 mm in width
Normal lab values from calcium and PTH are the following:
8.5-10 mg/dL for calcium and 12-68pg/mL for PTH
The parathyroid glands are easily visualized by ultrasound.
False
What is the most likely diagnosis for this image?
Normal
Which statement is NOT true about parathyroid glands?
Parathyroid glands are small glands of the exocrine system which are located in the neck.
What parathyroid hormone regulates calcium metabolism in conjunction with calcitonin?
PTH
What is number 2 in this image?
Right lobe of the thyroid
What is number 3 in this image:
Trachea
The thyroid gland is the first endocrine glandular structures to appear int he human embryo?
True
The thyroid is fully developed in the first trimester.
True
All of the following are possible locations from an ectopic parathyroid gland except:
paracolic gutter
What hormone does the parathyroid produce:
parathormone
What is #1
parotid gland
Where are the parathyroid glands located in relation to the thyroid gland?
posterior
