PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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melatonin
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histamine
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hormone
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thyroxine
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Detailed explanation-1: -The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Detailed explanation-2: -Thyroxine: A hormone that is made by the thyroid gland and is one of the most important thyroid hormones. Four iodine molecules are attached to the molecular structure of thyroxine.
Detailed explanation-3: -Your body controls your thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) levels through a complex feedback loop. Your hypothalamus releases thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which triggers your pituitary gland to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which stimulates your thyroid to release T3 and T4.
Detailed explanation-4: -Triiodothyronine, also known as T3. Tetraiodothyronine, also called thyroxine or T4. Calcitonin. 17-Nov-2010