However, understanding the basics of thyroid structure and function ... and treatment typically involves daily thyroxine supplements to normalize hormone levels. In contrast, hyperthyroidism ...

ALTHOUGH much of the progress in thyroid hormone biochemistry is due to the use of thyroxine and 3 : 5 : 3′-triiodothyronine labelled with iodine-131, the high metabolic lability of the iodine ...