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Chapter 5 discusses the thyroid gland, focusing on the hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis, thyroid hormone synthesis, and the roles of various cell types within the gland. It details the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones T3 and T4, their physiological effects, and the regulatory mechanisms involved in their production and metabolism. Additionally, the chapter covers iodide transport, the structure of thyroid hormones, and the transport and delivery of these hormones to target tissues.
- Author
- Alicia Merayo Alonso
- Language
- EN