The Thyroid Gland First Begins to Produce Its Hormone, Thyroxine

question 68

Multiple Choice

The thyroid gland first begins to produce its hormone, thyroxine, to influence

• A)early brain growth and bone growth.
• B)muscular growth and bone growth.
• C)the adolescent growth spurt.
• D)maturation of female reproductive organs.

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