Thyroid Hormones and Bone Growth

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What is the primary mechanism by which thyroid hormones stimulate bone growth in children?

Thyroid hormones act synergistically with GH to induce chondrocytes, osteoblasts, and osteoclasts.

What is the specific role of T3 in fetal growth centers and linear bone growth?

T3 is responsible for the development of fetal growth centers and linear bone growth.

What process does T3 stimulate in the context of bone development following birth?

T3 stimulates endochondral ossification and epiphyseal bone center maturation following birth.

What is the role of T3 in adult bone remodeling?

<p>T3 simulates adult bone remodeling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of T3 on mucopolysaccharides and fibronectin in extracellular connective tissue?

<p>T3 degrades mucopolysaccharides and fibronectin in extracellular connective tissue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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