Asked by Kaitlyn Shearer on May 27, 2024
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TSH
A) Stimulates synthesis of thyroid hormones
B) Increases adrenal cortex secretions
C) Development of immune system
D) Milk production
E) Decreases blood Ca2+ levels
TSH
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone, a pituitary gland secreted hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.
Thyroid Hormones
Hormones produced by the thyroid gland, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), that regulate metabolism, energy generation, and growth.
- Determine the role of particular hormones in the body and the glands they originate from.
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Lillie BodieMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
TSH, or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, specifically stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, which are crucial for regulating metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth and development.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the role of particular hormones in the body and the glands they originate from.