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It is an endocrine gland located at the base of the neck. it produce Thyroxine, T3, and Calcitonine hormones. The butterfly shaped gland in the lower part of the neck. Its main job is to secrete hormones that control the metabolism of the cells in your body. Known as one of the body's master glands, the thyroid's primary purpose is to produce hormones. 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. The thyroid is considered a gland because it produces hormones.
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, below the Adam's apple. This endocrine gland has two sides which are commonly referred to as the left lobe and the right lobe. Though small in size, the thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in the overall health and well-being of the human body.
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∙ 12y agoLocated in the lower front of the neck near the trachea, the thyroid gland is small but very important.
The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine which is found in many foods and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are then released into the blood stream and are transported throughout the body where they control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy).
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∙ 11y agoThe thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is seated just below the voice box.
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∙ 11y agoA thyroid is an endocrine glad that controls how fast the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones
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∙ 9y agoThe thyroid gland's function is to take iodine found in nature and convert it thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland has the only cells that are capable of absorbing iodine.
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∙ 12y agoYes, the thyroid is a gland. It is called the tyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the neck on the left and right sides.
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∙ 11y agoThe main function of the thyroid gland is to control cell metabolism.
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∙ 12y agoheterogeneous thyroids gland
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thyriod opperation
Thyroxine and calcitonin are secreted by the?
Thyriod
What system is the thyriod in?
The thyroid is part of the endocrine system
What is the primary thyriod hormone?
There are two hormones, T3 and T4
Is low thyriod family history inherited?
Sometimes it si and sometimes it isn't.
What would most likely result from an excessive intake of iodine?
Thyriod gland enlargement
What is the function of the thyriod gland?
The main function of the thyroid gland is to control cell metabolism.
What gland controls how your body uses food for energy pituitary thymus thyriod pineal?
my gland
What is the permanant solution for hypothyriod?
Take hormone supplement therapy.Ask your doctor to prescribe thyriod hormone to you.
Are women getting fatter these days?
yes I have noticed this I think it is gross but sometimes its a thyriod problem
What is the medical terminology breakdown of the word hypothyroidism?
Hypo/thyriod/ism Below/ pertianing to the thyriod/ condition of.
What is wrong with kamora lee simmons neck?
She has a thyriod problem! I hate these ignorant people calling her ugly because of it! Not her fault.
