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| Q. |
Regarding the synthesis of thyroid hormones, which statement is INCORRECT? |
| A. | iodine undergoes rapid oxidation following entry to thyroid cells |
| B. | the “iodine pump” is the major source of iodine for hormone synthesis |
| C. | TSH increases iodine uptake by the thyroid gland |
| D. | thiocyanate and ouabain decrease iodine uptake by the thyroid gland |
| E. | it involves iodination of thyrosine residues in thyroglobulin |
| Answer» B. the “iodine pump” is the major source of iodine for hormone synthesis | |
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