Pendrin is an anion transporter important in the production of
A) parathyroid hormone.
B) calcitonin.
C) TRH.
D) TSH.
E) thyroid hormone.

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Pendrin is a transporter protein located in the thyroid gland that plays a role in the production of thyroid hormone. It is involved in iodine transport, facilitating the movement of iodine from the bloodstream into the thyroid follicular cells, where it can be incorporated into thyroid hormone molecules. Therefore, choice E (thyroid hormone) is the best selection.

Pendrin Is an Anion Transporter Important in the Production of