In addition to producing thyroxine, the mammalian thyroid gland produces
A) adrenaline.
B) calcitonin.
C) iodine.
D) prolactin.
E) thyrotropin.

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The mammalian thyroid gland produces calcitonin, a hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in the body.

Answer: C 
 The mammalian thyroid gland requires iodine to produce thyroid hormones, but it does not produce iodine itself.

Answer: E 
 The mammalian thyroid gland responds to thyrotropin (also known as thyroid-stimulating hormone or TSH) produced by the pituitary gland, which stimulates the production and release of thyroid hormones.

Therefore, the best choices are B, C, and E.

In Addition to Producing Thyroxine, the Mammalian Thyroid Gland Produces