Thyroid Gland Flashcards
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What does thyroxine and triiodothyronine do
A
Regulate oxygen use and basal metabolic rate (BMR), cellular metabolism, and growth and development
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Q
The thyroid gland produces what hormones?
A
Thyroid hormone (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) and calcitonin
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What does calcitonin do?
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Lower the blood level of calcium ions (Ca2+) and promote deposition of Ca2+ into bone matrix
