Growth and Metabolism in Normal and Thyroid-Ablated Infant Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca Mulatta): VI. Iodine Metabolism in Normal and Thyroid-Ablated Infant Rhesus Monkeys (Macaca Mulatta)

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“…In addition, the rate of utilization by an organ system does not vary with metabolic needs or quantity of hormone present. 4 Threshold requirements of tissues (in¬ cluding liver, muscle, and skin) appear to be met adequately with the smaller doses, whereas larger doses are required to permit an adequate central nervous system and skeletal response.…”