The pendrin ion channel is found in this organ. A selenocysteine-containing peroxidase helps regulate the secretion of a hormone from this gland.
The pendrin ion channel is found in this organ. A selenocysteine-containing peroxidase helps regulate the secretion of a hormone from this gland. That tyrosine-based hormone from this gland is produced from MIT and DIT precursors. Cretinism is a result of its underactivity. Another secretion of this gland, which opposes the actions of PTH in maintaining calcium homeostasis, is calcitonin. Autoimmune diseases of this gland are named after Graves and Hashimoto. It consists primarily of a colloid surrounded by follicular cells. Goiters in this gland are the result of an iodine deficiency. For 10 points, name this butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck.
The pendrin ion channel is found in this organ. A selenocysteine-containing peroxidase helps regulate the secretion of a hormone from this gland.
thyroid