Anatomy

• Two lobes connected by an isthmus
• Lingual thyroid most common site for ectopic thyroid
• Microscopic (Figure 2.32)

• Follicle
  • Functional unit of the thyroid
  • Composed of follicular cells and colloid
  • Follicular cells
    • Produce thyroid hormone (T₃/T₄)
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