What does the "iodine pump" refer to?
A) a mechanism whereby target cells extract iodine-containing thyroid hormone from the blood
B) an active transport mechanism that concentrates iodine in the thyroid
C) a mechanism whereby T3 and T4 are released from thyroglobulin and pumped into the circulation
D) a protein-binding process whereby T3 and T4 are pumped throughout the body bound to plasma proteins
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Q10: Which of the following are NOT plasma
Q11: What happens to most of the secreted
Q12: Which statement concerning thyroxin is correct?
A) It
Q14: Which of the following is NOT characteristic
Q16: Which statement concerning TSH is INCORRECT?
A) It
Q17: Which of the following hormones targets osteoclasts
Q19: Which endocrine gland secretes hormones containing iodine
A)adrenal
Q19: Which biochemical event does NOT take place
Q20: Which hormone is NOT produced by the
Q124: Which of the following would NOT decrease
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