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What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
- Produce triiodothyronine
- Produce calcitonin
- Produce thyroxine
- Produce parathyroid hormone (PTH) (correct)
Which hormone is primarily produced by the thyroid gland?
Which hormone is primarily produced by the thyroid gland?
- T4 (thyroxine) (correct)
- PTH
- Insulin
- Adrenaline
What physiological function is affected by both parathyroid hormone (PTH) and thyroxine (T4) in the body?
What physiological function is affected by both parathyroid hormone (PTH) and thyroxine (T4) in the body?
- Bone formation
- Cardiac function (correct)
- Thyroid regulation
- Blood clotting
Excess secretion of which hormone leads to increased body heat production?
Excess secretion of which hormone leads to increased body heat production?
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body?
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body?
Which gland is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of calcium in the blood?
Which gland is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of calcium in the blood?
What are the effects of too much thyroxine in the body?
What are the effects of too much thyroxine in the body?
In terms of metabolism, what is the primary effect of thyroxine (T4)?
In terms of metabolism, what is the primary effect of thyroxine (T4)?
Which gland is located at the back of the thyroid gland?
Which gland is located at the back of the thyroid gland?
Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood calcium levels?
Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood calcium levels?
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