Pearson eText Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Pearson eText Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
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Author: Dee Silverthorn
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Chapter 23, Problem 15RQ

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To determine: The patients who are on the smeared reports on the basis of results of TSH.

Introduction: The butterfly-shaped gland is the thyroid gland. It is situated across the trachea just below the larynx and at the base of the throat. It weighs about 15-20 g. The thyroid gland has two different types of cells: C cells, which secrete calcitonin and follicular cells, which release thyroid hormone.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: Whether any of the three people can be ruled out on the basis of TSH results.

Introduction: Thyroid hormones have long-lasting effects on metabolism. It is essential for children for their normal growth and development. Thyroid hormones are amines as they are obtained from the amino acid tyrosine. They are also unusual because they consist of another kind of element called iodine.

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