What hormones are synthesized by the follicular cells?
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Hormones synthesized by follicular cell:
Thyroid-stimulating hormone stimulates the follicular cells to produce and secrete the hormones thyroxine or tetra-iodothyronine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
T4 is formed by coupling two diiodinated tyrosines.
It is responsible for maintaining the metabolism, mood and temperature of the body.
T3 is formed by coupling a monoiodotyrosine and a diiodotyrosine.
It is responsible for maintaining metabolism of the body, functions of heart and digestive system, brain development and muscle control.