Question

Which of the following hormones are released by the thyroid gland?

• A. Tetraiodothyronine
• B. Triiodothyronine
• C. Thyroxine
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D All of the above

Thyroid Gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated in the anterior portion of the neck. It consists of two types of tissues follicles and stromal tissues The follicular cells synthesize two hormones, tetraiodothyronine or thyroxine (T4 ) and triiodothyronine (T3 ). Thyroid hormones play an important role in the regulation of the basal metabolic rate. These hormones also support the process of red blood cell formation.

So, the correct option is 'All the above'.