Question

2. List the hormones secreted by the thyroid, describe their general actions, and explain how they affect target cells and tissues. Please use lesson and reliable internet resources in your research.​

Answer 1

The thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). It also stores these thyroid hormones and releases them as they are needed.