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The gland that doctors image with iodine 131?
The thyroid gland is imaged with iodine 131, which is a radioactive form of iodine. This allows doctors to assess the structure and function of the thyroid gland, such as detecting nodules or monitoring thyroid function in conditions like hyperthyroidism.
What gland is most likely working incorrectly when there is too much calcium ion?
Parathyroid
What gland weighs about 35 grams at puberty but shrinks to 6 grams by the time one is 70 years old?
The thymus gland weighs about 35 grams at puberty but shrinks to 6 grams by the time a person is 70 years old. It plays a key role in the development of the immune system, producing white blood cells called T lymphocytes. As we age, the thymus gland gradually decreases in size and becomes less active, leading to a decline in immune function.
What regulates metabolism and uses iodine?
The thyroid gland regulates metabolism and uses iodine to produce thyroid hormones, specifically thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential for controlling metabolism, growth, and development in the body.
Can a thyroid gland grow back after it is chemically destroyed with radioactive iodine?
Once the thyroid gland is destroyed with radioactive iodine, it cannot regenerate. Patients may require lifelong hormone replacement therapy to manage their thyroid hormone levels.
When we get wet by the rain we find droplets of rainwater on our skin. this effect is made possible by this gland?
subaceous gland
when we get wet by the rain we find droplets of rainwater on our skin this effect is made possible by this gland?
subaceous gland
Is it possible to naturally activate the pituitary gland to assist in growth?
Yes, its possible when you are doing yoga usually you can activate the gland very well
The gland responsible for the calorigenic effect is the?
Thyroid gland is responsible for the calorigenic effect as it produces hormones that regulate metabolism, increase heat production, and ultimately affect the body's energy expenditure.
What part of the body does Hypopituitarism effect?
The pituitary gland
What diseases or disorders effect the pituitary gland?
PITUITUS GINGIVITUSARTHRITUSSPHILYSGAHNGUS
Do bats have arms?
well kind of they do produce water droplets but most likely not from a sweat gland good question
Can you feel the prostate gland from outside the body?
Yes, can. It is possible through external digital massage of prostate gland.
What is the maturity gland?
There is no specific organ or gland called the "maturity gland." It is possible that this term is a misunderstanding or not a recognized medical concept. If you can provide more context or details, I may be able to provide a more accurate answer.
What is the gland that regulates activities of all other endocrine galnds?
The pituitary gland is considered the master gland and secretes hormones that control other glands.
What happens if you have hypothyroid n you get a tattoo?
Hypothyroidism would have no effect on your tattoo, and conversely, your tattoo would have no effect on your thyroid gland.
Why would TSH have no effect on the metbolic rate of the thyroidectomized rat?
The only effect of TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is to stimulate the thyroid gland tissue to produce thyroxine. If there is no longer a thyroid gland to stimulate, the TSH is produced in great abundance, but with no effect.
