Here is the HPT axis standing for hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid axis. Figure 1. Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid Axis Hypothalamus Pituitary TSH T4 Thyroid Gland T3 Target Tissues Heart T3 Liver Bone CNS Liver, Muscle

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