DYNAMIC MORPHOLOGICAL CHANGES IN THE THYROID GLAND ASSOCIATED WITH DEPLETION OF DEUTERIUM BODY CONTENT

Abstract

Dynamics of morphological changes in the thyroid gland of mice, consuming water with lower deuterium content, was studied. Primary changes in structure were indicative of more active hormone secretion. Later morphological signs of inhibited hormone secretion were found. The findings demonstrate sensitivity of thyroid cells to shifts in deuterium body con-tent.