CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
ENDOCRINE
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Question
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Thyroxine and calcitonin are produced by the ____ gland.
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adrenal
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thymus
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thyroid
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pituitary
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroxine (T4) is produced by the thyroid gland under regulation from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. The feedback loop signals to the hypothalamus in to release thyrotropin-releasing hormone, which then stimulates the pituitary gland to release the thyroid stimulating hormone.
Detailed explanation-2: -Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid hormone secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.
Detailed explanation-3: -Calcitonin is a hormone that your thyroid gland makes and releases to help regulate calcium levels in your blood by decreasing it.
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