Thyroid Gland Flashcards Preview

Endocrine S'17 > Thyroid Gland > Flashcards

Flashcards in Thyroid Gland Deck (4)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

What is the Wolff Chaikoff Effect?

A

High levels of I- inhibits the organification and synthesis of thyroid hormones

2
Q

What are the actions of Perchlorate & Thicynate?

A

They are competitive inhibits of the Na+/I- cotransporter (inhibiting thyroid hormone synthesis; treatment for hyperthyroidism)

3
Q

What is the action of PTU?

A

It inhibits thyroid peroxidase (treatment for hyperthyroidism)

4
Q

What is Pendrin?

A

It transports Iodide into the blood; to make Iodine