ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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The largest gland in the body that produces hormones T3 and T4 to regulate metabolism.
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pituitary gland
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thyroid gland
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adrenal gland
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thymus gland
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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: -There are two main parts of your thyroid: the two halves (lobes) and the middle of the thyroid that connects the two lobes (thyroid isthmus). Your thyroid is made of thyroid follicle cells (thyrocytes), which create and store thyroid hormone (mainly T3 and T4), and C-cells, which secrete the hormone calcitonin.
Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid gland, the largest endocrine gland, is responsible for the production of the hormones T3, T4, and calcitonin.
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