Which chemical used in rocket fuel affects the thyroid gland? A. Perchlorates B. PCBs. C. PBDEs. D. Reproductive hormones

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Raphaele Adjerad · Answer 1 · 2024-06-20T17:06:56+0000

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I believe it is, A. Perchlorates.

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Perchlorate is linked with thyroid ailments because it inhibits the sodium/iodide symporter (NIS), a protein that transports iodide into the thyroid and other tissues. Reduced iodide uptake can lead to hypothyroidism.

Which chemical used in rocket fuel affects the thyroid gland? A. Perchlorates B. PCBs. C. PBDEs. D. Reproductive hormones

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