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What percentage of thyroxine is released from the thyroid gland?

Correct answer: D. 90%

  • A. 60%
  • B. 40%
  • C. None
  • D. 90%

Explanation

The thyroid gland produces just 20% of the highly active triiodothyronine T3, but it produces 90% of the prohormone thyroxine T4.

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