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What is the specific target tissue for thyroxine?
The specific target tissue for thyroxine (T4) is most cells in the body, where it regulates metabolism. Thyroxine acts on the mitochondria in these cells to increase the production of ATP, which is the energy currency of the cell.
Thyroxine molecules are too large to pass through the plasma membranes of their target cells?
false- small
What is the target organ of thymosin?
The liverliver
Which cells produce thyroxine?
Thyroxine is produced by the follicular cells in the thyroid gland.
What is the target for thyroxine?
The target for thyroxine is to regulate the body's metabolism by controlling the production of thyroid hormones. Thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland and helps to maintain normal function of organs and tissues in the body. The target level of thyroxine in the blood is typically determined through thyroid function tests.
What is Released by the thyroid gland to target tissues?
Thyroxine
Body cells that react to particular hormone are called?
target cells
Can you drink tonic water and take thyroxine?
Only if you want liver spots and greasy elbows.
Is the liver composed of the body cells?
no. a kidney is not composed of body cells. but liver, sperm, and a single bone are composed of body cells. :)
What are the cells that make up the liver?
there are penitential cells in the liver, -narb
Where do hormones go after they have been secreted?
The harmones move to the target organs immediately after they are secreted by endochrine glands.These harmones are transmitted by blood.
Can you eat grapefruit while taking L thyroxine?
Grapefruit and L-thyroxine are both processed in the liver and both display similar effects on the thyroid. Because of this, grapefruit can decrease absorption of L-thyroxine by about 10%. It is not advised to drink or eat grapefruit while on thyroid medication.
