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Thyroxine

Hormone produced by the thyroid glands to regulate metabolism by controlling the rate of oxidation in cells; thyroxine is 65% iodine.


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Help! Cutting the vagus nerve and force of contraction

If contractile strength is independent of muscle stretch and EDV ,but rather controlled by bloodborne chemicals (epinephrine, excess of Ca,thyroxine) which has little to do with the vagus (parasympathetic division) nerve, even if it's cut; then, yes, HR will increase, reflecting inherent rate ...

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by Vangeek
Fri Feb 13, 2009 7:29 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Help! Cutting the vagus nerve and force of contraction
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Stomach bloating and weight gain

I've been on a thyroxine trial for 4 weeks now. All the symptoms i had pointed to it although the tests kept coming back normal. Its hasnt helped the bloating which I really hoped it would. I have however got more energy and my hair ...

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by missuk
Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:40 pm
 
Forum: Physiology
Topic: Stomach bloating and weight gain
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Re: How feelings are born in the body?

... really... It's neurotransmitters mate... Anti-depressants work on serotonin, noradrenaline, dopamine... However, some hormones have roles... i.e. thyroxine and hypothyroidism... but the vast majority do not... (evil pedantic mr green face smiley -> :mrgreen: )

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by Revenged
Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:30 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: How feelings are born in the body?
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Views: 803

Thyroid stimulating hormone

The gland secrets the thyroxine, and it has some developmental functions.

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by david23
Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:05 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Thyroid stimulating hormone
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Views: 880

Thyroid stimulating hormone

... How about thyroid stimulating hormone? As far as i know,this hormone stimulate thyroid gland to produce throxine. What are the function of thyroxine? or Thyroid gland also can produce other hormone. Could u explain the function of Thyroid gland and thyroxine?

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by vergil5203
Mon Jun 11, 2007 5:38 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Thyroid stimulating hormone
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Views: 880
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