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Thyroid gland: secretion
Endocrine secretion
regulated by pituitary gland
Secretes T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (tri-iodothyronine) which regulate the rate of metabolism (90% in T4) and affect growth and rate of function of many body systems
regulated by pituitary gland
Secretes T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (tri-iodothyronine) which regulate the rate of metabolism (90% in T4) and affect growth and rate of function of many body systems
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Author: that was rad
Main topic: Medicine
Topic: Anatomy
School / Univ.: New England College of Optometry
City: Boston
Published: 20.12.2009