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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.
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What are the four glands attached to the thyroid gland?
The four glands known as Parathyroid glands are attached to the thyroid gland.
Why does the enlarged thyroid gland move down with swallowing?
Because pretrachea fascia that surrounds thyroid gland is attached to larynx, therefore lumps of thyroid gland will move together with swallowing.
Gland attached to the back surface of the thyroid gland?
Parathyroid
What are the names of the small glands attached to the thyroid glands?
Those are called the parathyroid glands.
How thyroid cartilage moves with deglutition?
This is because thyroid gland has a true capsule and false capsule (pretracheal fascia). The false capsule is attached to thyroid cartillage, hence glands moves up with swallowing. love, =)
What is the meaning for en-thyroid?
en thyroid means- made up of thyroid....or "in thyroid"
Is the thyroid gland an endocrine gland?
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
What are the functions of thyroxine and triiodothyronine?
Thyroid hormones T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine) control the metabolism of all the cells in the body. T4 is known as storage hormone and is the main thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. The 4 indicates the number of iodine molecules attached to it. T4 cannot be used directly by the body until an iodine molecule is dropped and it becomes T3. This is called conversion. T3 is the hormone actually used by cells.
What is thyroid parenchyma?
Thyroid parenchyma is the normal bulk of the thyroid.
Responsible for production of thyroid hormones?
The thyroid produces thyroid hormones.
Is raw thyroid the same as armor thyroid?
Raw thyroid (over the counter thyroid supplement) is not the same as Armour Thyroid, which is an FDA approved natural prescription medication.
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.
