AFMC AFMC Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    Thyroxine is secreted by :

    A) hypothalamus  

    B)  pituitary

    C)  thymus                               

    D)  thyroid

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Thyroid gland secretes three hormones : (i) Thyroxine, (ii) Tri-iodothyronine (iii) Calcitonin. Thyroid gland is stimulated to secrete its hormone by a pituitary gland hormone TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). Thyroxine increases BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and stimulates growth, tissue differentiation and metamorphosis of tadpoles into adult frog.


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