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What has the author Lawrence C Wood written?
Lawrence C. Wood has written: 'Your thyroid' -- subject(s): Thyroid gland, Diseases 'Your thyroid' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Thyroid Diseases, Thyroid gland, Popular Works, Diseases
Enlargement of the thyroid gland?
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged.
How common is thyroid disease?
The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate body metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues. Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter. All types of thyroid problems in women are much more common than thyroid problems in men.
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
Which gland is related to disorder that affect proper functioning of a person's metabolism?
Thyroid gland
What has the author Herbert Ewan Waller written?
Herbert Ewan Waller has written: 'Theory and practice of thyroid therapy' -- subject(s): Therapy, Thyroid Diseases, Thyroid gland, Diseases, Treatment
What are two diseases that involve the thyroid gland?
Health problems associated with thyroid disease include muscle and joint pain, neck discomfort and/or enlargement, bowel problems, changes in hair and/or skin, weight change, depression and anxiety, and fertility problems for females.
What is the large gland adjacent to the trachea?
The thyroid gland.
What is an endocrine disorder of the thyroid gland that affects adults?
There are many disorders that may affect thyroid hormones in adults. The most common are:Hashimoto's diseaseGraves' diseaseThyroid nodulesThyroid cancer
How does multinodular goiter affect the thyroid?
the thyroid gland becomes studded with nodules, enlarges and overproduces thyroxine.
What gland is responsible for how fast you use up the food you eat?
thyroid gland
Does thyroxine affect hair dyes?
No, there is not data supporting thyroxine to affect hair dyes. Thyroxine is a thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland.
