When describing the thyroid gland, the nursing instructor would include which hormones as being secreted by the thyroid gland? Select all that apply
A) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
B) Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C) Thyroxine
D) Prolactin
E) Tri-iodothyronine
Ans: C, E
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Thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine are hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. The anterior pituitary secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone. Prolactin and adrenocorticotropic hormone are secreted by the pituitary gland.
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