Abstract:Objectives: Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4) are necessary in differentiation and development but also in the maturation of the central neural system. Their action has been connected with alterations in behavior, as well as with psychological and movement disorders. It is known that the dopaminergic (DA) innervation of the basal ganglia, and in particular of the striatum, plays a central role in most movement, cognitive and emotional functions. Hypothyroidism induces morphological alterations, and more precisely, … Show more
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