The thyroid gland is located

A. immediately superior to the larynx.
B. immediately posterior to the cricoid cartilage. 
C. immediately anterior to the trachea.
D. anterior to the atria of the heart.


Answer: C

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Systemic vascular resistance is the resistance to blood flow within all the blood vessels, EXCEPT the:

A. cerebral vessels. B. pulmonary vessels. C. coronary vessels. D. mesenteric vessels.

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