If the thyroid gland of a person is removed because of hyperthyroidism or some other disease, what lymphoid organ may also be removed or damaged inadvertently?
A) the cervical lymph nodes
B) the thoracic lymph nodes
C) the spleen
D) Peyer's patches
E) None of the lymphoid organs are at risk when the thyroid gland is removed.
B) the thoracic lymph nodes
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