PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which hormone requires iodine and regulates growth and development?

A	Thyroxine
B	Calcitonin
C	Insulin
D	Growth Hormone

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and tetraiodothyronine (T4) need iodine for their production. These hormones are secreted by thyroid gland.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iodine, as a trace element, is a necessary and limiting substrate for thyroid gland hormone synthesis. It is an essential element that enables the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).

Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid gland releases triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play an important role in regulation of your weight, energy levels, internal temperature, skin, hair, nail growth, metabolism and is an important part of the endocrine system.

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