Which of These Statements Concerning Thyroid Hormones Is NOT True

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements concerning thyroid hormones is NOT true?

• A)Thyroid hormones include T₃ and T₄ (thyroxine).
• B)Thyroid hormones are produced in thyroid follicles.
• C)Thyroid hormone secretion is stimulated by TSH.
• D)Insufficient iodine in the diet causes the thyroid gland to decrease in size.
• E)Increased thyroid hormone secretion causes a decrease in TSH secretion.

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