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Question
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Name the two hormones produced by the thyroid gland.
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Epinephrine and norepinephrine
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ADH and oxytocin
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Calcitonin and thyroxine
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Growth hormone and cortisol
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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: -Calcitonin is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland. This hormone opposes the action of the parathyroid glands by reducing the calcium level in the blood. If blood calcium becomes too high, calcitonin is secreted until calcium ion levels decrease to normal.
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