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What are the two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland?
What are the two major hormones produced by the thyroid gland?
- Thyroxine (T4) and insulin
- Tri iodothyronine (T3) and parathyroid hormone
- Tri iodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) (correct)
- Insulin and glucagon
What is the role of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) in the body?
What is the role of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) in the body?
- It regulates calcium levels in the blood
- It facilitates glucose metabolism
- It promotes muscle growth
- It stimulates iodide uptake and thyroid hormone synthesis (correct)
How do T4 and T3 enter cells prior to exerting their effects?
How do T4 and T3 enter cells prior to exerting their effects?
- By binding to cell surface receptors
- By diffusion or active transport (correct)
- Through the mitochondria
- By direct entry into the nucleus
What is the enzyme responsible for converting T4 to T3?
What is the enzyme responsible for converting T4 to T3?
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What is the primary function of T4 and T3 in the body?
What is the primary function of T4 and T3 in the body?
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What is the main function of prolactin?
What is the main function of prolactin?
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Which hormones act as catactagogues by increasing contraction of udder muscle?
Which hormones act as catactagogues by increasing contraction of udder muscle?
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How is oxytocin released into circulation?
How is oxytocin released into circulation?
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Which hormone has an anti-diuretic effect in the kidney?
Which hormone has an anti-diuretic effect in the kidney?
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What is the therapeutic use of oxytocin?
What is the therapeutic use of oxytocin?
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Which hormone binds to V2 receptors in the kidney to increase water permeability?
Which hormone binds to V2 receptors in the kidney to increase water permeability?
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