PATHOLOGY MCQ
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
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Question
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What gland secretes thyroxin which causes metabolism to increase?
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Thyroid
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Parathyroid
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Adrenal
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Pancreas
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Explanation:
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 is regulated by thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) and thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). In addition to TRH/TSH regulation by TH feedback, there is central modulation by nutritional signals, such as leptin, as well as peptides regulating appetite.
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