Thyroid follicles of the thyroid gland in section, vascularization. Histological organization of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is made up of nu


Thyroid follicles of the thyroid gland in section, vascularization. Histological organization of the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is made up of numerous thyroid follicles or acinuses. The thyroid follicle is the structural and functional unit of the gland. It consists of a layer of thyroid cells surrounding a central lumen containing the colloid substance.


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