HEAD NECK
THYROID GLAND
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Question
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Thyroglobulin is a transport protein in the blood for thyroid hormone
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Salah
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The major serum thyroid hormone-binding proteins are thyroxine-binding globulin [TBG or thyropexin], transthyretin [TTR or thyroxine-binding prealbumin (TBPA)], and albumin (HSA, human serum albumin) (10).
Detailed explanation-2: -Thyroglobulin (Tg) is the most important protein in the thyroid because it provides the matrix for thyroid hormone biosynthesis.
Detailed explanation-3: -Thyroglobulin is the most abundant protein in the thyroid gland; its concentration within the follicular lumen can reach 200-300 g/L. Its main function is to provide the polypeptide backbone for synthesis and storage of thyroid hormones (180).
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