Question

Name the 2 thyroid hormones with metabolic function.

Answer 1

Answer: Calcitonin and Thyroxine T4

Explanation:

Thyroid gland is found at the front of the neck, which makes the hormone whose main function is to control the metabolism of the body.

The hormone calcitonin is one of the hormone secreted from thyroid which functions by controlling the level of calcium and phosphate in the body. This hormone is secreted by the C-cells that is present in very small amount in the body.

Another hormone is T4 which is converted into T3 in organ and tissues of the body. This functions by controlling the metabolism of the body, such as digestion, body temperature, breathing, burning calories.