Thyroid Gland Hormones

The main hormones produced by the thyroid gland are thyroxine or tetraiodothyronine also known as T4, and triiodothyronine, known as T3. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone, known as TRH, is from the hypothalamus. Thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH is from the anterior pituitary gland. The thyroid gland produces calcitonin, which is made by C-cells …