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Thyroid

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Can the thyroid gland make thyroid hormones without TSH? I have read that this is not possible..but there must be a way for the body to use some other signalling system?

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Re: Thyroid

Post by MadelineB »

Hello Chocolate12345,
Here is a link to a website that discusses how the thyroid gland works.
http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/ ... yperthyroi

This might help you develop a science project based on your question. Let us know what you find and if you have specific questions about getting started with your project.
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