Which of the following types of cells found in the thyroid gland produce thyroxine?
A)alpha cells
B)oxyphil cells
C)neurosecretory cells
D)follicular cells
E)parafollicular cells

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Follicular cells are responsible for the production of thyroxine in the thyroid gland. Alpha cells are found in the pancreas and produce glucagon, oxyphil cells are found in the parathyroid gland and have an unknown function, neurosecretory cells produce hormones in response to nerve signals, and parafollicular cells produce calcitonin in the thyroid gland.

Which of the Following Types of Cells Found in the Thyroid