The Nurse Traces the Closed Loop of Thyroid Secretion

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse traces the closed loop of thyroid secretion.Place the events in appropriate order.

-Step 2

• A)Hypothalamus is activated.
• B)Pituitary releases thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
• C)Drop in norepinephrine level.
• D)Thyroid releases thyroid hormone.
• E)Satisfaction of norepinephrine level signals hypothalamus in negative feedback.
• F)Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) is secreted.

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