How much do you know about thyroid hormones and their functions?
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What are the two major thyroid hormones?

  • Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyrotropin (TSH)
  • Thyroxine (T4) and calcitonin
  • Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) (correct)
  • Calcitonin and thyrotropin (TSH)

    • What controls thyroid function?

  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) (correct)
  • Calcitonin
  • Peroxidase
  • Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)

    • What is the role of calcitonin?

  • It stimulates iodide uptake
  • It maintains a level of metabolism in the tissues
  • It facilitates normal growth and maturation
  • It lowers serum calcium levels (correct)

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