What is the 'Wolff-Chaikoff effect' in thyroid physiology?
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Correct answer: Transient inhibition of hormone synthesis by high iodine
High levels of circulating iodide autoregulate the thyroid by acutely inhibiting the organification of iodine. This prevents the gland from producing excessive amounts of hormone in an iodine-rich environment.
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