Chapter 7: Thyroid Structure and Function

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largest purely endocrine gland

thyroid

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structure and function of thyroid

  • weighs 15-20 grams

  • maximum rate of blood supply in body


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how many follicles in thyroid

3 million

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thyroglobulin

330 kDA moldcule. 2768 amino acids, 123-124 tyrosine residue