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Thyroid follicles are the tiny spheres that the thyroid gland is made of. The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits around the base of the neck, near the Adam's apple. It produces hormones that regulate the metabolism.

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Which cells produce thyroxine?

Thyroxine is produced by the follicular cells in the thyroid gland.


A substance needed for functioning of the thyroid gland is?

the follicular epithelial cells of the thyroid.


What is another word for levothyroxine sodium?

Levothyroxine is a synthetic form of thyroid hormone, the hormone normally secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.Levothroid balances thyroid hormonal level.


What is the histology of the thyroid gland?

The thyroid gland is composed of follicles lined by follicular cells that produce thyroid hormones (T3 and T4). These follicles are filled with colloid, which stores thyroid hormone precursor thyroglobulin. The gland also contains parafollicular cells (C cells) that produce calcitonin.


What is follicular thyroid cancer?

The follicular type (30-50% of thyroid cancers) also develops in the hormone-producing cells, has a good cure rate but may be difficult to control if the cancer invades blood vessels or grows into nearby structures in the neck.


I had a biopsy done on my thyroid last week and was told the chances of it not being benign was only 10 Well they did found atypical cells So what is the percentage that atypical cells are cancerous?

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What is a follicular lesion of the thyroid?

A follicular lesion of the thyroid is a broad term used to describe a variety of thyroid nodules or growths that arise from thyroid follicles. These lesions can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous) and further testing, such as a biopsy, is often needed to determine the nature of the lesion.


Which endocrine gland requires iodine to produce it's hormone?

The thyroid gland requires iodine to produce thyroid hormones, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Iodine is an essential component for the synthesis of thyroid hormones within the thyroid follicular cells.


What is a preoperative diagnostic?

A preoperative diagnostic is a test that distinguishes benign from malignant thyroid carcinoma based on gene expression. Accurate diagnosis of thyroid tumors is challenging. A particular problem is distinguishing between follicular thyroid carcinoma (FTC) and benign follicular thyroid adenoma. This test helps with the accuracy.


What hormone does the thyriod secrete?

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What are the Four main types of thyroid cancer?

Papillary, follicular, medullary and anaplastic


What is Thyroid Cancer?

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