If the thyroid gland does not form normally, a red lump known as a lateral lingual swelling develops. This abnormal formation is located on the floor of the mouth.
A) Both statements are true.
B) The first statement is true; the second is false.
C) The first statement is false; the second is true.
D) Both statements are false.

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If the cord of cells that forms the thyroid gland does not properly grown downward, a big red lump called a lingual thyroid forms at the back of tongue. Note that lingual means tongue, indicating that this thyroid formation is incorrectly located on the tongue. A lateral lingual swelling is one of the basic structures that makes up the tongue.

If the Thyroid Gland Does Not Form Normally, a Red