GENERAL ANATOMY
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
Question
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What gland secretes thyroxine?
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Adrenals
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Parathyroids
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Pineal Body
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Thyroid
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid gland produces three hormones: Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. It stimulates the production of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), by the thyroid gland by binding to its receptors in the thyroid gland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Thyroid hormones are made by the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland makes and releases two thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The thyroid gland and the pituitary gland work together.
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