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What is the primary mechanism by which thyroid hormones stimulate bone growth in children?
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?
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?
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?
What is the role of T3 in adult bone remodeling?
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What is the effect of T3 on mucopolysaccharides and fibronectin in extracellular connective tissue?
What is the effect of T3 on mucopolysaccharides and fibronectin in extracellular connective tissue?
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