What is the major function of the hormone produced by the cells marked in the thyroid follicle shown in the histology picture?
A)Involved in regulation of calcium homeostasis.
B)Enhances contraction of smooth muscle cells in the uterus during delivery.
C)In females,initiates development of oocytes.In males,stimulates sperm production.
D)Decreases urine volume.
E)Increases blood levels of Na⁺ and water.

Question

What is the major function of the hormone produced by the cells marked in the thyroid follicle shown in the histology picture? 
A)Involved in regulation of calcium homeostasis. 
B)Enhances contraction of smooth muscle cells in the uterus during delivery. 
C)In females,initiates development of oocytes.In males,stimulates sperm production. 
D)Decreases urine volume. 
E)Increases blood levels of Na⁺ and water.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The major function of the hormone produced by the cells marked in the thyroid follicle is involved in the regulation of calcium homeostasis. This hormone is thyroxine (T4) which is converted to triiodothyronine (T3) and plays a crucial role in the regulation of metabolism and calcium homeostasis.

What Is the Major Function of the Hormone Produced by the Cells