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T3
The active form of T4 synthesized in the peripheral tissue.
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T4
The thyroid hormone that is released from the thyroid gland in response to TSH, which generates cyclic AMP.
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Telomer
A small segment at the end of nuclear DNA that becomes shorter with every replication of the DNA. DNA will no longer replicate beyond a certain point of telomere reduction.
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Testosterone
The hormone that promotes the building of muscle mass in males and libido in both sexes.
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Thymus
The gland responsible for the production of certain white cells known as T-lymphocytes that are important for immune function. The thymus is very sensitive to excess cortisol.
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Thyroid
The gland in the throat that synthesizes thyroid hormones that affect metabolism.
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Thyroid-Releasing Hormone (TRH)
The hormone released from the hypothalamus that instructs the pituitary to release TSH.
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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
The hormone released from the pituitary that causes the thyroid gland to produce T4 hormone. TSH uses the second messenger cyclic AMP to initiate the synthesis of T4.
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Triglycerides (TG)
The form of fat found in various lipoproteins in the bloodstream. High levels of triglycerides are usually indicative of high levels of insulin. The ratio of TG/HDL is a powerful indicator of insulin levels and is strongly predictive of future cardiovascular events.
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Type 2 Diabetes
A diabetic condition characterized by the overproduction of insulin (hyperinsulinemia), increased AGE production, and decreased longevity.
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