Question detail
Which gland produces thyroxine?
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At a glance
MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. Pituitary gland
- B. Adrenal gland
- C. Thyroid gland
- D. Pancreas
Answer
Thyroid gland
Explanation
Thyroxine is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland, which plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism and energy levels in the body.
Common mistake
Thyroxine Control Confusion
Students often confuse the role of thyroxine in metabolism with its regulation by negative feedback, thinking it only increases metabolism without understanding the feedback mechanism.
To fix this, students should focus on how thyroxine levels are monitored by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, and how an increase in thyroxine leads to a decrease in TSH production, illustrating the negative feedback loop.
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