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What makes a cell responsive to a particular hormone?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which hormone stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete the thyroid hormones T3 and T4?
A
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
B
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C
Growth hormone (GH)
D
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Understand the role of the thyroid gland: The thyroid gland is responsible for producing thyroid hormones, primarily triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which regulate metabolism, energy generation, and overall growth and development.
Identify the hormone responsible for stimulating the thyroid gland: The pituitary gland releases a specific hormone that targets the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4.
Learn about Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): TSH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and specifically stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones.
Differentiate TSH from other hormones: Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates the adrenal glands, Growth hormone (GH) affects growth and metabolism, and Luteinizing hormone (LH) is involved in reproductive processes.
Conclude that TSH is the hormone that directly stimulates the thyroid gland to produce T3 and T4, making it the correct answer to the problem.
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