Identify the incorrect statement regarding thyroid gland:
1. | The two lobes are connected by an isthmus |
2. | Iodine is essential for synthesis of T3 and T4 by thyroid |
3. | The follicles are lined by cuboidal epithelium |
4. | All hormones secreted by thyroid are iodothyronines |
All the following regarding parathyroid glands are true except:
1. | They usually include four small glands. |
2. | They are embedded in the posterior surfaces of the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland. |
3. | They secrete parathyroid hormone and calcitonin. |
4. | They play a critical role in calcium homeostasis. |
1. | Calcium | 2. | Iron |
3. | Iodine | 4. | Nitrogen |