Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) exerts its effects on follicular cells primarily through which secondary messenger system?
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Correct answer: Cyclic AMP (cAMP)
TSH binds to a G-protein coupled receptor on the thyroid follicular cell membrane. This activates adenylyl cyclase, increasing intracellular cAMP, which triggers iodine uptake and hormone synthesis.
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