Which hormone is the target tissue for the thyroid?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which hormone targets the thyroid gland, implying that this is related to the endocrine system and hormonal functions.
Answer
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) targets the thyroid gland.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) targets the thyroid gland.
Answer for screen readers
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) targets the thyroid gland.
More Information
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the pituitary gland and plays a key role in controlling the production of thyroid hormones, T3 and T4, by stimulating the thyroid gland.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing TSH's action on the thyroid gland with the effects of the thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) on body systems. They target different systems.
Sources
- Physiology, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone - StatPearls - NCBI - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Thyroid and Parathyroid Hormones - Endocrine Society - endocrine.org
- Overview of the Endocrine System - Merck Manuals - merckmanuals.com
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