PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
An endocrine gland, located in the neck, that produces the hormones thyroxine, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.
|
|
thyroid gland
|
|
|
thyroxine
|
|
|
parathyroid gland
|
|
|
thymus gland
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The thyroid is an endocrine gland. Its location is in the inferior, anterior neck, and it is responsible for the formation and secretion of the thyroid hormones as well as iodine homeostasis within the human body.
Detailed explanation-2: -The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid gland is located in the neck and is composed of two lobes. The thyroid produces the hormones thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The thyroid also produces calcitonin.
There is 1 question to complete.