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• Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
  == Thyrotropin-releasing hormone == ...'thyrotropin-releasing factor''' (TRF), is a [[Hypothalamus|hypothalamic]] hormone responsible for the stimulation of [[thyrotropin]] secretion by the [[Pitui
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• Releasing hormone
  == Releasing Hormone == ...] that stimulates the release of another hormone from a specific [[gland]] in the body.
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• Thyroid hormone
  == Thyroid hormone == ...rmone primarily released by the [[thyroid gland]]. It plays a crucial role in the body's metabolism, growth, and development.
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• Thyroid-stimulating hormone
  == Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) == ...nterior pituitary gland]], which regulates the endocrine function of the [[thyroid gland]].
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• Thyroid stimulating hormone
  == Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) == ...'', is a hormone secreted by the [[pituitary gland]] that stimulates the [[thyroid gland]] to produce [[thyroxine (T4)]] and [[triiodothyronine (T3)]]. Pronou
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• Thyroid's secretory capacity
  == Thyroid's Secretory Capacity == ...]] to describe the ability of the [[Thyroid Gland]] to produce and release thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.
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• Somatostatin
  ...action with G protein-coupled somatostatin receptors and inhibition of the release of numerous secondary hormones. ...Schally, two neuroendocrinologists who were later awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for their work.
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• Protirelin
  ...pituitary]] via the [[hypophyseal portal system]] where it stimulates the release of these hormones. ...irst, and "tireo" meaning shield, referring to the thyroid gland which the hormone primarily affects.
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• Parafollicular cell
  ...]]. They are located in the spaces between the [[follicular cells]] of the thyroid. ...gland. The term "C cell" is short for "calcitonin cell", referring to the hormone these cells produce.
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• Hash
  ...[[endocrine system]], which is made up of glands that produce, store, and release hormones into the bloodstream. ...the Japanese physician Hakaru Hashimoto, who first described the condition in 1912.
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• Secondary hypothyroidism
  ...SH), which is necessary for the [[thyroid gland]] to produce and release [[thyroid hormones]]. ...primary condition affecting the pituitary gland, leading to an underactive thyroid gland.
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• Endocrine disorder
  ...thyroid disease, growth disorders, sexual dysfunction, and a host of other hormone-related disorders. ...order" comes from the Middle English "disorden", which means a disturbance in physical health.
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• Endocrine diseases
  ...[Endocrine system|endocrine system]], a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions. ...Imbalance''': When a gland produces too much or too little of an endocrine hormone, such as with [[Diabetes mellitus|diabetes]] or [[Hypothyroidism|hypothyroi
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• Parathyroid gland
  ...e [[thyroid gland]], or, in rare cases, within the thyroid gland itself or in the chest. ...ng "form, shape". The glands are so named because they are adjacent to the thyroid gland.
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• Wilson's temperature syndrome
  ...symptoms of fatigue, headache, mood swings, and depression, despite normal thyroid function tests. ...onsistently below 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit (37 degrees Celsius), and normal thyroid function tests. Some practitioners also use a therapeutic trial of [[T3 the
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• Anterior pituitary
  ...part of the [[endocrine system]] and is responsible for the production and release of several key [[hormones]] that regulate a variety of bodily functions. ...ante" meaning "before", and "pituita" meaning "phlegm" or "slime". This is in reference to the gland's position at the front (anterior) of the pituitary
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• Follicles
  ...a crucial role in many biological processes, including the production and release of hormones and the growth of hair. There are several types of follicles found in the human body, including:
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• Ipodate sodium
  ...he field of [[radiology]] to enhance the visibility of internal structures in [[X-ray]] imaging. ...thyroidism]] and [[thyrotoxicosis]]. It works by inhibiting the release of thyroid hormones, thus reducing the symptoms associated with these conditions.
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• Endocrine disease
  ...that affect the [[endocrine system]], a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions, especially the bo ...νω" (krinō, to separate or secrete), reflecting the endocrine glands' role in secreting hormones internally. The term "disease" comes from the Old French
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• Endocrinopathy
  ...ine system]]. The endocrine system is a network of glands that produce and release hormones that help control many important body functions, especially the bo * [[Hormone]]: A chemical substance produced in the body that controls and regulates the activity of certain cells or organ
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