the follicular epithelial cells of the thyroid.
iodine is the answer.
Calcitonin
iodine.
the thyroid gland, from iodine deficiency , or a low functioning thyroid gland which is (hypothyroidism)
Iodine is required for the correct functioning of the thyroid. Insufficient Iodine in the diet can cause a swelling of the thyroid called a Goiter or Darbyshire Neck.
The medical term meaning a thyroid gland that appears to be functioning within normal parameters is Euthyroid.
Thyroid gland
Iodine
The human body cannot function without thyroid hormone, either from a functioning gland, or through supplementation.
Needed by the thyroid gland.
No, actually euthyroid means a normally functioning thyroid gland; it is a state of normal thyroid gland function. The term hyperthyroid means that the thyroid is overactive, and hypothyroid refers to an under active thyroid.
Iodine is required to produce thyroid hormones.Besides iodine Selenium is also required by the thyroid gland as major co-factors in its function to regulate metabolism.Zinc is required for the production of thyroid hormones.
thyroxine is produced in the Thyroid gland
Thyroid Gland