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What hormones does the thyroid gland release into the bloodstream?
What hormones does the thyroid gland release into the bloodstream?
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and calcitonin
- Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and growth hormone (GH)
- Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) (correct)
- Insulin and glucagon
Which gland in the brain controls the thyroid gland?
Which gland in the brain controls the thyroid gland?
- Amygdala
- Pituitary gland (correct)
- Hypothalamus
- Pineal gland
Where is the thyroid gland located in the body?
Where is the thyroid gland located in the body?
- In the chest cavity
- Behind the stomach
- Lower front of the neck (correct)
- Near the kidneys