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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. It is responsible for producing hormones that regulate our metabolism, as well as other body organs.
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.
An undiagnosed or untreated thyroid condition can increase the risk for Heart disease as well as other symptoms like weight gain, fluid retention, fatigue, constipation, forgetfulness, dry skin, dry hair, irregular periods and increased chance of miscarriages.
Talk with your doctor regarding any questions you have about your thyroid, as well as symptoms associated with your thyroid health.
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What gland controls metabolism?
The thyroid gland controls metabolism.
Which hormones increases the calcium levels in the blood?
Calcitonin - Thyroid Gland
What gland controls blood sugar levels?
pancreatic islets
Which gland relates to the structure of calcium in blood?
The thyroid gland produces calcitonin which lowers blood calcium levels and the parathyroids produce parathyroid hormone which increases blood calcium levels.
What endocrine gland controls your metabolism?
The thyroid gland.
Is the under secretion of this endocrine gland that will lead to low calcium levels in the blood?
lower blood calcuium is location ?behind the thyroid gland
What organ secretes calcitonin?
Calcitonin is a 32-amino acid linear polypeptide hormone which is secreted in human beings primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C-cells) of the thyroid, it regulates calcium levels in the body
What glands or organs produces hormones that tend to decrease blood calcium levels?
The thyroid gland has certain cells known as parafollicular cells (AKA C cells) that secrete a hormone known as calcitonin that can decrease blood calcium levels.
What controls the secretion of the thyroid hormones?
The pitutary gland is what controls the secretion of the thyroid hormone.
The thyroid gland is a large gland that controls metabolic functions throughout the life of an individual?
The Answer is True.
What gland is located behind the stomach and controls sugar levels in the blood?
Pancreas
What' gland controls blood glucose levels?
Pancreas
