A symporter of this organ is inhibited by pertechnate ions, and this organ's function is inhibited by propyl-thio-uracil and methimazole.
A symporter of this organ is inhibited by pertechnate ions, and this organ's function is inhibited by propyl-thio-uracil and methimazole. This organ forms the foramen cecum as it descends during development. The parafollicular cells of this organ produce a peptide that opposes the action of PTH. One disease of this organ is caused by antibodies stimulating the TSH receptor and causes eye-popping; that is Graves' disease. When this gland is malnourished, it can swell in a goiter. For 10 points, name this gland in the neck that requires iodine to function.
A symporter of this organ is inhibited by pertechnate ions, and this organ's function is inhibited by propyl-thio-uracil and methimazole.
thyroid