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Levothyroxine is a synthetic agent that is chemically identical to the naturally occurring thyroxine produced by the thyroid gland. The only difference is in the name. "Thyroxine" refers to the major hormone secreted by the thyroid gland; "levothyroxine" refers to the replacement hormone prescribed by doctors for conditions such as hypothyroidism.
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Where is the thyroxin in the body?
Thyroxin released by the thyroid gland occurs in blood as free thyroxin and thyroxin bound to plasma protien. T3 T4 and Free T3
What is difference between thyroxin and l thyroxin?
same
On either side of the windpipe are glands that use iodine to produce?
thyroxin
Insulin and levothyroxin are examples of?
Answer is C: hormones
Can you take fat burners if you are taking thyroxin?
Why can you not take fat burners while taking thyroxin
What is the organ secreting hormone of thyroxin?
Thyroxin is secreted by the thyroid gland. It is found in either sides of the neck
What will happen if you are taking levothyroxin and drink beer?
There is no major problem in taking alcohol while on Synthroid (levothyroxin). You should, like always, take a not excessive consummation and it'll be okay.
How do hormones effect metabolism?
thyroxin
Why is the use of iodised salt advisable?
iodine is necessary for the thyroid gland to make thyroxin hormone. thyroxin regulates carbohydrates, protein and fat metabolism in the body so as to provide the best balance for growth. iodine is essential for the synthesis of thyroxin so the use of iodised salt is advisable.
What type of chemical messenger is thyroxin?
horomone
Can you have a body massage when you are taking thyroxin?
Yes
What cell controls chemical reactions?
thyroxin
