BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781305967359
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Triiodothyronine and thyroxine are iodine-containing amines that are collectively known as thyroid hormone. The thyroid hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland which is situated at the base of the neck. The secretion of the thyroid gland is regulated by the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary gland.

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