The Thyroid Gland

Question

The thyroid gland
A) is unique because it does not store the hormones it makes
B) is found in the neck
C) requires calcium to produce its hormone
D) all of the above

Accepted Answer

The thyroid gland is found in the neck.

Note: Choices A and C are both incorrect. The thyroid gland does store hormones it makes (in the form of thyroid follicles) and it does not require calcium to produce its hormone (thyroid hormone is made from iodine and the amino acid tyrosine).