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thyroid gland - Anatomy of the thyroid gland

Which cells line the follicles of the thyroid gland?

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Detailed anatomical illustration of the human thyroid gland and surrounding structures, showing the right and left lobes, isthmus, nearby arteries, veins, nerves, lymph nodes, and cartilage in the neck. — thyroid gland Human thyroid gland.

The follicles of the thyroid gland are lined with follicular cells. These cells are responsible for synthesizing thyroglobulin, which is stored in the follicle as a fluid called colloid, and for releasing thyroid hormones into the circulation.1