10 Questions
What is the main function of the parathyroid gland?
Produce parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Which hormone is primarily produced by the thyroid gland?
T4 (thyroxine)
What physiological function is affected by both parathyroid hormone (PTH) and thyroxine (T4) in the body?
Cardiac function
Excess secretion of which hormone leads to increased body heat production?
Thyroxine (T4)
What is the primary function of parathyroid hormone (PTH) in the body?
Increase blood calcium levels
Which gland is responsible for maintaining appropriate levels of calcium in the blood?
Parathyroid gland
What are the effects of too much thyroxine in the body?
Palpitations
In terms of metabolism, what is the primary effect of thyroxine (T4)?
Increase carbohydrate metabolism
Which gland is located at the back of the thyroid gland?
Parathyroid gland
Which hormone is secreted in response to low blood calcium levels?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
Test your knowledge on the differences between endocrine and exocrine glands. Learn about the secretion of products directly into the bloodstream versus externally or into a lumen through a duct.
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