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Refer to the figure of the human endocrine system:  The gland labeled at the base of the throat is the:
AThyroid (located in neck, anterior to trachea below larynx)
BAdrenal
CPituitary
DPancreas
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Thyroid (located in neck, anterior to trachea below larynx)
Thyroid: bilobed gland in neck, anterior to trachea below thyroid cartilage of larynx. Bridge of tissue (isthmus) connects two lobes. Important for metabolism via T3/T4.
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