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Thyroid follicles are filled with a substance called colloid what is the purpose of colloid?
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∙ 13y ago
It's gelatinous-like substance that holds the hormonal secretions of the thyroid gland.
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In the experiment of determining the melting point of a substance why the substance is stirred constantly?
The purpose is the homogenization of the sample temperature.
What is the purpose of the active site of an enzyme?
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Which hormone stimulates the release of thyroid hormone?
thyroid hormone release is stimulated by thyroid stimulating hormone,which is released by adenohypophysis of pituitary gland .this in turn stimulated by thyroid releasing factor which is released by hypothalamus .in the presence of this thyroid stimulating hormone conversion of inactive iodine to active iodine takes place.and also formation of T3 and T4 hormones occurs under the influence of this hormone only, this reaction is favored by this hormone.it stimulates thyroid gland to release thyroid hormone which is composed of T3 and T4 units.T is nothing but the tyrosine units present in throglobulin a colloid present in lumen of thyroid follicles.
What element is added to table salt to control thyroid trouble?
Iodine is added for that purpose.
How many thyroid glands do people have?
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In the experiment of determining the melting point of a substance why the substance is stirred constantly?
The purpose is the homogenization of the sample temperature.
What is the function of the thyroid gland?
The thyroid gland releases hormones that affect the metabolism of the body and calcium deposition in bones.Controls the bodys metabolismYour thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland in the lower, front part of your neck. It controls your metabolism and keeps your whole body functioning properly.
Which hormone does the thyroid secrete?
When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, and thyroxine which is commonly referred to as T4. These hormones regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body. Known as one of the body's master glands, the thyroid's primary purpose is to produce hormones. When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, and thyroxine which is commonly referred to as T4. These hormones regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.
What is good healthy thyroid function?
The element that is most commonly added to table salt (also known as sodium iodine) that helps control thyroid function is iodine. To make sure you are getting the proper table salt in your diet the container will say "iodinized salt."
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As the control
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