Which of the following correctly describes the control of (TSH) secretion under normal physiology?
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Correct answer: TSH release increases when circulating T3/T4 levels fall
When circulating thyroid hormone (T3/T4) levels fall, reduced negative feedback prompts increased TRH and TSH secretion to stimulate the thyroid gland.
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