Hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to growth and devlopment in absence of thyorid hormones?
A
severe growth retardation & reduced bone elongation
Undeveloped CNS, axonal retardation (decreased nerve growth factor?)
Hormones are required for actions of GH and IGFs.
2
Q
Why does under active thyroid lead to thyroid growth?
A
No inhibition of TSH
TSH stimulates thyroid growth.
