A goiter is an enlargement or hypertrophy of which gland?
a. Thyroid
b. Adrenal
c. Anterior pituitary
d. Posterior pituitary
ANS: A
A goiter is an enlargement or hypertrophy of the thyroid gland. Goiter is not associated with the adrenal, anterior pituitary, or posterior pituitary secretory organs.
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