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Which hormone is produced by the cell type indicated in the figure of a thyroid follicle, below?

Select one:
a. Calcitriol
b. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)
c. Antidiuretic hormone
d. Calcitonin
e. Triiodothyronine (T3)

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Answer:

The correct answer is e. Triiodothyronine

Step-by-step explanation:

The thyroid follicles are located in the thyroides, is composed by follicular cells that secrete thyroid hormones.

The hormone produced by the follicular cells is T3 (Triiodothyronine) and T4 (Thyroxine). These hormones are later released into the bloodstream. The hormones are produced in response to TSH, the hormone secreted by the hypophysis which signals the thyroid to produce hormones.

Next to the follicles, there are parafollicular cells which are responsible for synthesizing and releasing calcitonina.

The antidiuretic hormone is released by the hypophysis.

Calcitriol is the active form of vitamin D. It reaches the active state within the kidney, therefore, is completely separated of the thyroid.

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