Asked by
Robert Heredia
on Dec 14, 2024
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The major thyroid hormone that interacts with target cells is ________.
A) calcitonin
B) thyroxine
C) tetraiodothyronine
D) T3
E) T4
Thyroid Hormone
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth.
Target Cells
Cells that are affected by specific hormones, drugs, or other substances, having receptors that bind these molecules.
Thyroxine
A substance generated by the thyroid gland that controls metabolism, the production of energy, and the processes of growth and development.
- Recognize the primary hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and their mechanisms of action.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the primary hormones secreted by the thyroid gland and their mechanisms of action.