Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
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Author: Frederic H. Martini, Robert B. Tallitsch, Judi L. Nath
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 18RFT
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The primary function of thyroid gland is the production of thyroid hormone. Thyroid hormone aids in various metabolic functions of the body. It is formed in the form of thyroglobulin and stored in the thyroid follicle cavity. After conjugation, it takes the final form of thyroid hormone.
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Human Anatomy (9th Edition)
Ch. 19 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 19 - Prob. 2RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 3RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 4RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 5RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 6RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 7RFTCh. 19 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 19 - Match each numbered item with the most closely...Ch. 19 - Prob. 10RFT
Ch. 19 - Prob. 11RFTCh. 19 - Blood vessels that supply or drain the thyroid...Ch. 19 - Prob. 13RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 14RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 15RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 16RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 17RFTCh. 19 - Prob. 18RFTCh. 19 - A structure known as the corpus luteum secretes...Ch. 19 - Prob. 1RCCh. 19 - Prob. 2RCCh. 19 - Prob. 3RCCh. 19 - Prob. 4RCCh. 19 - Prob. 5RCCh. 19 - 6. What effects do thyroid hormones have on body...Ch. 19 - Prob. 7RCCh. 19 - Prob. 8RCCh. 19 - Prob. 9RCCh. 19 - 1. How could a pituitary tumor result in the...Ch. 19 - 2. Endocrine abnormalities rarely, if ever, result...Ch. 19 - Prob. 3CTCh. 19 - Prob. 4CT
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