Which of the following statements does NOT describe a step in the synthesis and secretion of T₃ and T₄?
A)Iodide trapping
B)Oxidation of iodide
C)Coupling of T₁ and T₂
D)Synthesis of calcitonin
E)Iodination of tyrosine

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Synthesis of calcitonin is unrelated to the synthesis and secretion of T₃ and T₄, which involves iodide trapping, oxidation of iodide, iodination of tyrosine, and coupling of T₁ and T₂ to form T₃ and T₄.

Which of the Following Statements Does NOT Describe a Step