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Hypersecretion of Thyroxin would be caused by an increase in the release of:

Correct answer: C. TSH or ACTH

  • A. FSH or LH
  • B. STHRH or STH
  • C. TSH or ACTH
  • D. TRH or TSH

Explanation

The release of thyrotrophin in releasing factors from the hypothalamus is controlled by the levels of thyroxine in the blood. In the presence of low levels of thyroxine, there is increasing production of TSH and vice versa (Fig 17.16). It is secreted throughout life but particularly reaches high levels during periods of rapid growth and development. It acts directly on the cells of the thyroid gland, increasing both their numbers and their secretory activity

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