Thyroid gland Flashcards by e e

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(Broadly) overview of thyroid function

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Developmental (essential for normal development, especially CNS and bone
-Metabolic (essential for normal metabolism)

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What are the two thyroid hormones? (main forms)

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Thyroxine (T4)
Triiodothyronine (T3)

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Why are they called T3/T4

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Refers to number of iodine atoms attached

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Which form is most released into circulation?

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T4
even though it is biologically less active

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Which receptor branch do TH receptors belong to?

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Nuclear receptor superfamily

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