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The thyroid controls how every single cell in the body metabolizes energy.

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What body cavity is the thyroid gland in?

The thyroid is in your throat, or the neck.


What does thyroid stimulating hormones do to your body?

It stimulates thyroid gland.So thyroid secretes calcitonin or thyroxine.


Does your body shake if you have a thyroid problem?

Yes, your body may shake (called tremors) if you have a thyroid problem.


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.


What is the literal meaning of thyroid?

Shaped like an oblong shield; shield-shaped; as, the thyroid cartilage., Of or pertaining to the thyroid body, thyroid cartilage, or thyroid artery; thyroideal.


Which gland regulates the body's energy use?

The gland that regulates the body's energy use is the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the neck, under the thyroid cartilage.


What is the biggest glad in your body?

thyroid


What is attached to the thyroid?

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes protins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones.


Where is iodine stored in humans body?

Iodine is primarily stored in the thyroid gland in the human body. It is used by the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones that regulate metabolism, growth, and energy production. Any excess iodine that is not used by the body is excreted through urine.


How does thyroid occur?

The thyroid is a gland that is formed in the embryonic stage from tissue that originates in the head. The tissue migrates down until it breaks off and becomes the thyroid gland. Because of this migration, thyroid glands and pieces of thyroid glands are sometimes found in other body parts such as the throat or chest. Parts of the thyroid have been rarely found in other body parts, including surprisingly enough, the abdomen, wrist/hand.


What is the function of the t2 thyroid hormone in the human body?

The T2 thyroid hormone helps regulate metabolism and energy production in the human body.


What is the importance of the thyroid?

Thyroid hormones control how every single cell in the body metabolizes energy.