Thyroxine

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T4

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thyroid hormone

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  • Derived from the amino acid tyrosine, and bedecked with four iodines, thyroxine is the ultimate metabolism regulator.
  • In hypothyroidism the level of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is usually elevated, and the level of thyroxine is low.
  • l -Thyroxine is a drug used to treat dysfunctions of the thyroid gland.
  • If thyroxine is not given within the first few weeks after birth brain damage can occur.
  • Thyroxine is formed from: A .

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