ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ADRENAL GLANDS
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
|
|
|
ADH and oxytocin
|
|
|
Calcitonin and thyroxine
|
|
|
Growth hormone and cortisol
|
Detailed explanation-1: -The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland produces three hormones: Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4. Calcitonin.
Detailed explanation-3: -Calcitonin is a 32 amino acid hormone secreted by the C-cells of the thyroid gland.
Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus secretes thyrotropin-releasing hormone which, in turn, stimulates the pituitary gland to produce thyroid stimulating hormone. This hormone stimulates the production of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, by the thyroid gland.
Detailed explanation-5: -The thyroid gland produces 3 hormones; calcitonin, thyroxine (T4), and triiodothyronine (T3). T3 and T4 have similar functions and are involved in the control of metabolism, whereas calcitonin is involved in regulating the levels of blood calcium.