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For how long does the thyroxine is stored in the thyroid follicle?

A
2­-3 weeks
B
2­-3 days
C
2­-3 months
D
2-­3 years
High-Yield Explanation
After synthesis of the  thyroid  hormones, each thyroglobulin  molecule contains up to 30 thyroxine molecules and a few triiodothyronine  molecules. In this form, the thyroid hormones are stored in the follicles in an amount sufficient to supply the body with its normal requirements  of  thyroid hormones for 2 to 3 months.

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