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Which of the tollwing essential glands in the neck may be compromised during a thyroidectomy? A. thymus B. pituitary C. parotid D. parathyroid
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Which of the tollwing essential glands in the neck may be compromised during a thyroidectomy?

A. thymus
B. pituitary
C. parotid
D. parathyroid

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D. Parathyroid

Step-by-step explanation:

The parathyroid is localized on the back of the thyroid gland. Due to their location, in a thyroidectomy, both the thyroid and the parathyroid glands are removed.

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