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What compound is used by the thyroid to make T3 and T4?

The two main chemistry tests used to monitor renal function are:

This trace metal is considered highly toxic as it is selective for lipid-rich tissue (neurons), is easily volatilized,inhaled & absorbed, has a slow elimination from the body and tends to accumulate in tissue. It is associated with dental amalgams and fluorescent light bulbs.

The exocrine (enzyme-secreting) component of the pancreas, pancreatic fluid, functions to secrete which of the following:

As the left ventricle of the heart is stretched due to volume overload in congestive heart failure, cardiac muscle secretes this protein in higher levels as a response. Levels of this protein above 500 is considered positive for congestive heart failure.

Two of the most common causes of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism in men is:

The recommended initial screening thyroid function test for either a healthy, asymptomatic patient or a patient with symptoms possibly related to a thyroid disorder is:

A deficiency in what vitamin can cause rickets in children?

After receiving the vaccinations for hepatitis B virus, your doctor may decide to check your immune status and look for this specific marker.

One of the most notable effects of extensive liver damage is