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Thyroid gland - quiz

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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.

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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?




2. What does the thyroid gland look like?




3. The thyroid gland secretes which kind of substance?




4.The thyroid gland belongs to which body system?




5. What are the two main hormones produced by the thyroid gland?




6. Which brain structures oversee the function of the thyroid gland?




7. What is a goitre?




8. What is hypothyroidism?




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Score 0 to 2:
You don’t know much about the thyroid gland at all: time to do some study.

Score 3 to 5:
You have a general idea, but the thyroid gland is still a bit of a mystery to you.

Score 6 to 8:
Congratulations, you show an impressive understanding of the thyroid gland.

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Last reviewed: November 2011

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