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Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) is a condition in which your thyroid gland
produces too much of the hormone thyroxine. Hyperthyroidism can accelerate your body's metabolism significantly. It causes what is called Grave's Disease.
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What is a Type of gland that releases its chemicals directly into the bloodstream?
thyroid gland. Thyroid Gland is correct, may also be referred to as the Endocrine Gland.
What the complication of thyrotoxicosis?
Thyrotoxicosis is another term for hyperthyroidism, which is overactivity of the thyroid gland. There are many complications that can arise from Thyrotoxicosis. The most dangerous complication is heart failure.
The patient also has an enlarged thyroid gland called a?
An enlarged thyroid gland is clinically referred to as goiter and / or bronchocele.This condition should not be confused with hyperthyroidism, which is increased secretion of thyroid hormone.
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
Why is your thyroid enlarged?
Sometimes the thyroid can become enlarged due to a goiter, a thyroid nodule, or a thyroid adenoma. A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland. A thyroid nodule is a lump in or on the thyroid gland. And when there's an overgrowth of normal thyroid tissues, this is commonly referred to as a thyroid adenoma.
What is the medical term meaning hypersercretion of thyroxine?
Hyperthyroidism is overactivity of the thyroid, and hypothyroidism is undersecrection.
What is the large gland adjacent to the trachea?
The thyroid gland.
Thyroxine and triiodothyronine are synthesized in the thyroid gland from?
When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, and thyroxine which is commonly referred to as T4. These hormones regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.
What targets thyroxine?
The thyroid gland (tissue) produces thyroxine and triiodothyronine. When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, and thyroxine which is commonly referred to as T4. These hormones regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.
What gland is responsible for how fast you use up the food you eat?
thyroid gland
Which gland helps the thryroid function propertly?
The pituitary gland helps the thyroid function properly. When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, thyroxine which is commonly known as T4, and calcitonin. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
What is the functions of Petuatiary gland?
When the thyroid receives thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) from the pituitary gland it produces triiodothyronine which is commonly referred to as T3, thyroxine which is commonly known as T4, and calcitonin. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain.
