MEDICAL
SUPRARENAL GLANDS
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Question
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What is the definition of Thyroxine?
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____ is a chemical substance, produced by a gland and carried in the bloodstream, which alters the activity of specific target organs.
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____ mechanism is an important type of control that is found in homeostasis. It responds when conditions change from the ideal or set point and returns conditions to this set point. There is a continuous cycle of events in this.
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____ is produced by the thyroid gland, which stimulates the basal metabolic rate. It controls the speed at which oxygen and food products react to release energy for the body to use.
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____ is produced by the adrenal glands in times of fear or stress. It targets vital organs, increases the heart rate and boosts the delivery of oxygen and glucose to the brain and muscles.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) is produced and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland. It stimulates the production of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), by the thyroid gland by binding to its receptors in the thyroid gland.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thyroxine hormone acts as a regulator of the metabolic rate of the body. Its primary function is to stimulate the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in the cells to produce energy. It also plays a role in digestion, brain development, control of muscles, and bone health.
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