Packet M: Tossup 3

SPINA-GT and Jostel’s index are common function tests for this organ. A Burch–Wartofsky point scale of over 45 indicates that this organ is experiencing its namesake “storm.” (10[3])Excessive (10[3])cassava (10[4])consumption (10[1])can exacerbate a condition affecting this organ (10[1])due to thiocyanate inhibition (10[1])of (10[1])NIS transporters. (10[1])Pregnant women (10[1])being treated for a condition of this organ are advised to switch from propylthiouracil (10[2])(“propyl-thio-uracil”) to (10[1])metamizole (10[1])after the first trimester. The levo- isomer mimic of a hormone is administered to patients (10[1])with a condition (10[1])of this organ, which is (10[1])prefixed by “hypo.” (10[2]-5[1])Autoimmune (10[2])diseases (10[5])affecting (10[2])this organ (-5[1])include (10[2])Hashimoto’s (10[4])and Graves’ (10[2])diseases. (10[4])T3 (-5[1])and T4 hormones (10[1])produced by this organ require incorporation of iodine. For 10 points, name this endocrine gland enlarged in goiters. ■END■ (10[2])

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