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Cabrina Astuto
on Dec 12, 2024
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Which hormone-secreting cells are found in the thyroid gland?
A) Chromaffin cells
B) Follicular cells
C) Islet cells
D) Chief cells
Follicular Cells
Thyroid gland cells arranged in spheres called follicles, which store thyroid hormone precursors and are crucial for thyroid hormone synthesis.
Thyroid Gland
An endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and calcium balance.
- Pinpoint the cells in certain glands that produce hormones and understand their purpose.
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Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint the cells in certain glands that produce hormones and understand their purpose.