it regulates metabolism and metabolism produces heat. its called the calorigenic effect.
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Thyroid gland disorders can negatively impact your weight. Hypothyroidism, or an underactive thyroid gland, can cause unintentional weight gain.
The overall effect of thyroid hormones is to control the metabolism of the body's cells.
The effect of thyroid hormones on the cells of the body is regulation of metabolism of those cells.
When your body temperature drops, it doesn't necessarily mean it's because of your thyroid. For example, one of the symptoms of those who have hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid where the thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormones) they can experience an intolerance to warm temperatures and increased perspiration.
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M. M. Oloufa has written: 'Effect of environmental temperature and the thyroid gland on fertility in the male rabbit' -- subject(s): Rabbits, Thyroid hormones, Effect of temperature on, Fertility
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Goiter is cause by a lack of Iodine in the body. It causes the thyroid to become enlarged.
Thyroid hormones help regulate body temperature in addition to the hypothalamus of the brain.
i have a temperature of 34.3 most days. At night i shiver even with the heating on . The doctor has checked for thyroid but says he is not concerned with thyroid levels. should i be concerned,
lowers the temperature lowers the temperature
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Yes. Both men and women have a thyroid gland.