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When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces
triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3. This hormone helps to regulate the
metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.
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What is another name forT3?
triiodothyronine
What does the medical abbreviation T3 mean?
Triiodothyronine
Does the thyroid gland secrete triiodothyronine?
No, it secretes thyroxine (T4) which is later converted into the biologically active triiodothyronine (T3) which in turn affects cells metabolic rate.
Which hormone stimulates the production of triiodothyronine and thyroxine?
Thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH, stimulates the production of triiodothyronine and thyroxine. TSH comes from the pituitary gland.
Does thyroxine have fewer iodine atoms than triiodothyronine?
No. Thyroxine is also called as tetraiodothyronine. So thyroxine has four iodine atoms and triiodothyronine has three iodine atoms.
What is another name for t3?
triiodothyronine
What is another name for the hormone T3?
triiodothyronine (T3)
What were the results of general Pompey's actions?
he did not like it.
What hormone increases body temperature?
thyroxin & triiodothyronine
Name two thyroid hormones that affect metabolic rate?
Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
What hormone work with calatonin to regulate homestasis?
triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)
In general partnership if one partners actions cause the firm losses then?
all of the general partners suffer
