GENERAL HISTOLOGY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

PARATHYROID

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thyroid produces thyroid hormone called
A
thyroxine.
B
parathyroid hormone.
C
insulin.
D
thyroid stimulating hormone.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid gland, anterior pituitary gland, and hypothalamus comprise a self-regulatory circuit called the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis. The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Detailed explanation-2: -A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and contains iodine. Thyroxine increases the rate of chemical reactions in cells and helps control growth and development. Thyroxine can also be made in the laboratory and is used to treat thyroid disorders. Also called L-3, 5, 5’-tetraiodothyronine, T4, and thyroxin.

Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid gland produces three hormones: Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4. Calcitonin.

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