MCQ IN MEDICINE

MEDICINE MCQ

ENDOCRINOLOGY

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Which of the following inactivates thyroid hormone?
A
D1
B
D2
C
D3
D
D4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Type 3 iodothyronine deiodinase (D3) is the physiologic inactivator of thyroid hormones, catalyzing the inner ring deiodination of thyroxine (T(4)) to reverse triiodothyronine (rT(3)) and (T(3)) to 3, 3’-diiodothyronine (T(2)), both of which are biologically inactive.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract. Iodothyronine deiodinases (D1, D2, and D3) comprise a family of selenoproteins that are involved in the conversion of thyroxine (T(4)) to active triiodothyronine (T(3)), and also the inactivation of both thyroid hormones.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three known deiodinases: D1 and D2 activate the pro-hormone thyroxine (T4) to T3, the most active form of thyroid hormone, while D3 inactivates thyroid hormone and terminates T3 action.

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