Thyroid function: Thyroid hormones, iodine and the brain-an important concern.
Exposure of the fetus to low levels of thyroid hormones for extended periods during pregnancy can lead to irreversible brain damage and potential delays in neurological and behavioral development. What are the exact mechanisms behind this abnormality, and can prompt initiation of maternal iodine supplementation prevent this adverse effect?
Laurberg
Peter
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D001921:Brain / Q000196:embryology / Q000254:growth & development / Q000502:physiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007455:Iodine / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000652:urine; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000097:blood
D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D007455:Iodine; D013974:Thyroxine
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