Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the thyroid gland?
a. triiodothyronine
b. thyroid stimulating hormone
c. thyroxine
d. calcitonin
b
Explanation:
a. triiodothyronine: is secreted by the thyroid gland
b. thyroid stimulating hormone: correct
c. thyroxine: is secreted by the thyroid gland
d. calcitonin: is secreted by the thyroid gland
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