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Author Question: The student nurse knows that which gland produces the hormone triiodothyronine? A. Adrenal B. ... (Read 28 times)

kshipps

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The student nurse knows that which gland produces the hormone triiodothyronine?
 
  A.
  Adrenal
  B.
  Hypothalamus
  C.
  Parathyroid
  D.
  Thyroid

Question 2

Which organ or gland is directed by the hypothalamus to release adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)?
 
  A.
  Anterior pituitary gland
  B.
  Liver
  C.
  Pancreas
  D.
  Thyroid gland


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kkenney

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Reply #1 on: Jun 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Triiodothyronine (T3) is produced by the parathyroid gland.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The anterior pituitary gland releases ACTH in response to the hypothalamus.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 28, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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