Endocrine Physiology Flashcards
(5 cards)
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High levels of iodine inhibit organification & hormone synthesis
A
Wolff-Chaikoff effect
1
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RDA of iodine per day
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150 ug
2
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Ingestion of high levels of iodine promoting organification
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Jod-Basedow phenomenon
3
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Bone age < chronological age, hyper or hypothyroidism
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Hypothyroidism
4
Q
Liver & kidney failure: TBG levels?
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Decreased TBG