Overview of Thyroid Function - Endocrine and Metabolic …
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WebThyroid hormone is required for normal brain and somatic tissue development in the fetus and neonate, and, in people of all ages, thyroid hormone regulates protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism. T4 has minimal hormonal activity, but its long half-life (8 days) serves as a reservoir or prohormone for T3.
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