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Where is the thyroid gland and why is it important for good health? Find out with our quick health quiz and learn about hormones, health and thyroid disorders.

1. Where is the thyroid gland located?
A. Throat
B. Ribcage.
C. Pelvis.

2. What does the thyroid gland look like?
A. A donut – it encircles the windpipe.
B. A hose – it is a thin membranous structure that runs the length of the windpipe.
C. A butterfly – it has two lobes that lie on either side of the windpipe.

3. The thyroid gland secretes which kind of substance?
A. Hormones.
B. Enzymes.
C. Digestive juices.

4.The thyroid gland belongs to which body system?
A. Immune system.
B. Endocrine system.
C. Reproductive system.

5. What are the two main hormones produced by the thyroid gland?
A. Thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine.
B. Follicle-stimulating hormone and adrenalin.
C. Anti-diuretic hormone and oxytocin.

6. Which brain structures oversee the function of the thyroid gland?
A. The cerebellum and the pituitary gland.
B. The hypothalamus and the medulla.
C. The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus.

7. What is a goitre?
A. The name of the specialised hormone-produced cells that line the thyroid gland.
B. An enlargement of the thyroid gland.
C. The central band of tissue that joins the two lobes in front of the windpipe.

8. What is hypothyroidism?
A. An underactive thyroid gland.
B. An overactive thyroid gland.
C. A cancerous thyroid gland.

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Congratulations, you show an impressive understanding of the thyroid gland.

> Check the best answers. You might also be interested in:
Thyroid cancer.
Thyroid disorders - hyperthyroidism.
Thyroid gland explained.
Thyroid issues - the parathyroid glands.

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