Textbook Question
The two types of exocrine glands in the skin are
(a) Eccrine and sweat glands
(b) Sebaceous and sweat glands
(c) Apocrine and sweat glands
(d) Sebaceous and eccrine glands
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5. Integumentary System
Glands
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Which glands are located on the posterior side of the thyroid gland?
A
Parathyroid glands
B
Adrenal glands
C
Pineal gland
D
Pituitary gland
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Identify the anatomical location of the thyroid gland in the human body, which is situated in the neck region, anterior to the trachea.
Understand that the posterior side of the thyroid gland refers to the back side of this gland, which is not visible from the front.
Recognize that the parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands located on the posterior surface of the thyroid gland. They are typically four in number and are responsible for regulating calcium levels in the blood.
Differentiate the parathyroid glands from other glands listed in the options: the adrenal glands (located on top of the kidneys), the pineal gland (located in the brain), and the pituitary gland (also located in the brain).
Conclude that the parathyroid glands are the correct answer, as they are the only glands located on the posterior side of the thyroid gland.
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