Which endocrine gland is located in front of the trachea?

• A. Thyroid
• B. Pituitary
• C. Adrenal
• D. Parathyroid

Answer: (B)

In the neck, the gland that sits in front of the trachea is the thyroid gland. It lies anterior to the trachea with two lobes that wrap around the front of the airway just below the larynx. The thyroid produces hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. The pituitary gland is located deep in the brain, not near the trachea. The parathyroid glands are small glands on the posterior surface of the thyroid, and the adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys in the abdomen.