thyroid Flashcards
1
Q
the thyroid is responsible for the secretion of what three hormones
A
T4, T3, calcitonin
2
Q
_____: responsible for maintaining adequate levels of calcium in the extracellular fluid, primarily by mobilizing calcium from bone
A
parathyroid glands
3
Q
T4 and T3 are produced in the thyroid gland through the coupling of what
A
iodine and tyrosine (amino acid)
4
Q
how much iodine is needed per week (from the diet)
A
1 milligram
5
Q
when signaled to do so the _____ is enzymatically broken down to release T3 and T4 into circulation
A
thyroglobulin-thyroid hormone
6
Q
the process of T3 and T4 being released is triggered by ______, which is released from the anterior pituitary when T3 and T4 levels are low
A
thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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