👉 Thyroid hormone (TSH) is a hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate the metabolism of thyroid hormones. In humans, TSH plays two main roles:
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Metabolism
: The primary function of TSH in regulating metabolism involves stimulating the uptake and utilization of thyroid hormones like triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) by the liver.
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