Which hormone is primarily secreted by the thyroid follicular cells of domestic mammals?
Correct answer: B. Thyroxine
- A. Calcitonin
- B. Thyroxine
- C. Parathyroid hormone
- D. Aldosterone
Explanation
Thyroid follicular cells synthesize thyroxine, or T4, and triiodothyronine, or T3, which regulate metabolic activity. Calcitonin is produced by parafollicular cells, whereas parathyroid hormone and aldosterone come from other endocrine organs.
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