GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The largest gland in the body that produces hormones T3 and T4 to regulate metabolism.
A
pituitary gland
B
thyroid gland
C
adrenal gland
D
thymus gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As an endocrine gland, your thyroid makes and secretes hormones. Your thyroid produces and releases the following hormones: Thyroxine (T4): This is the primary hormone your thyroid makes and releases. Although your thyroid makes the most of this hormone, it doesn’t have much of an effect on your metabolism.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland releases triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play an important role in regulation of your weight, energy levels, internal temperature, skin, hair, nail growth, metabolism and is an important part of the endocrine system.

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