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Which of the following hormones should be evaluated to check the function of the thyroid gland?
  1. T4
  2. T3
  3. PTH
  4. Both A and B
Explanation
Answer - D - The thyroid gland produces T4 and T3, which act upon the oxygen consumption and metabolic rate of body tissue. PTH is produced in the parathyroid gland and is responsible for the regulation of the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus.
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