Question
Explain the steps involved in synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones.
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The synthesis of thyroid hormones involves several key steps, starting with the uptake of iodine by the thyroid gland. The thyroid follicular cells actively transport iodide from the bloodstream into the thyroid follicle through a sodium-iodide symporter (NIS) located on the cell membrane. Once inside the cell, iodide is transported into the lumen of the follicle, where it is oxidized by the enzyme
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