Goiters Are Often Produced in the _____, a Gland That

question 51

Multiple Choice

Goiters are often produced in the _____, a gland that plays a key role in metabolism by secreting the thyroxine and triiodothyronine hormones.

• A)thyroid gland
• B)parathyroid gland
• C)adrenal glands
• D)pancreas

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Definitions:

Apoptosis

A form of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms, characterized by a series of biochemical events leading to changes in cell structure and death.

Interleukins

A diverse group of cytokines produced mainly by macrophages and lymphocytes.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that matures in the bone marrow and plays a vital role in producing antibodies for the immune response.

Immunocompetent T Cells

Immunocompetent T cells are a type of lymphocyte that have matured and gained the ability to recognize and respond to antigens, playing a central role in the adaptive immune response.