Which of These Statements Is Correct with Respect to Thyroid

question 224

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements is correct with respect to thyroid hormone secretion?

• A)The anterior pituitary controls daily regulation, while the hypothalamus controls long-term patterns of secretion.
• B)TSH causes TRH to be secreted, which in turn stimulates T₃ and T₄ release.
• C) Thyroid hormone provides negative feedback to the hypothalamus.
• D) Its control is primarily neural.

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