Thyroid hormones

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/thyroid-hormones

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1. What is the chemical classification?Tyrosine-based hormones
2. What is the primary site of synthesis?Thyroid gland follicular cells
3. What are thyroid hormones and why are they important for energy?Thyroid hormones are tiny helpers that give your body energy and help you grow. They are made of T3 and T4 and control how fast your body uses energy.
4. How do thyroid hormones get made in the body?They are made in the thyroid gland by attaching iodine from the food you eat to a protein called tyrosine. This process happens inside special cells called follicular cells.

Metabolism: The complex set of biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life.
Deiodinases: Enzymes that remove iodine atoms from thyroid hormones, regulating their activity.
Homeostasis: The tendency of a system to maintain internal stability or balance.