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Regulation of Thyroid Hormone Production and Measurement of Thyrotropin

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The hypothalamic-pituitary axis regulates the production of thyroid hormones so that the serum concentrations of thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) remain in a narrow range in the euthyroid state. These hormones have essential roles in growth; development; metabolism of carbohydrate, fat, and proteins; and adaptation to the environment. This chapter will focus on the production of thyroid hormones, hypothalamic-pituitary control of the thyroid, and the use of serum thyrotropin (thyroid stimulating hormone, TSH) measurements for evaluation of thyroid function.

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Hershman, J. (2010). Regulation of Thyroid Hormone Production and Measurement of Thyrotropin. In: Brent, G. (eds) Thyroid Function Testing. Thyroid Function Testing, vol 28. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-1485-9_4

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