Abstract
Summary
Reserpine at doses of 5, 10 or 50 μg/100 g/day inhibits thyroid activity in rats. Thyroidal I131 output is decreased significantly and thyroid secretion rate is reduced approximately 84–90% below control values. It is suggested reserpine alters thyroid function through inhibition of thyrotropin secretion.
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