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Description: The iodinated forms of tyrosine—triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) —are released from these proteins by proteolytic degradation. One result of iodine deficiency is goiter, a condition in which the thyroid gland grows abnormally large as it attempts to scavenge all available iodine. Picture Stats: Views: 235 Filesize: 78.62kB Height: 884 Width: 300 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=34788 |