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The thyroid gland secretes several hormones classified as thyroxines. Thyroxines affect almost every cell in our body. When a thyroxine enters a somatic cell it can bind to the mitochondria or the nucleus. When a thyroxine binds to the mitochondria more cellular energy in the form of ATP is produced. When thyroxines attach to the nucleus, genes that are needed for energy production are activated so the production of can continue and the rate may even increase. Whenever the thyroid glans is removed, there is a lack of thyroxines, and in many cases artificial alternatives fail to compare. This results in less energy being produced at the cellular level and therefore an overall decrease in an individuals metabolism.
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What gland controls metabolism?
The thyroid gland controls metabolism.
What is the effect of thyroid hormones on cells?
The effect of thyroid hormones on the cells of the body is regulation of metabolism of those cells.
Does thymus regulate metabolism?
No, The Thyroid does.
What is the body's metabolism regulated by?
Thyroid
Is the thyroid gland involved in metabolism?
A thyroid abnormality (either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism) would affect your mood, but if your thyroid gland is working properly, it does not affect your mood, which have various psychological and physiological influences.
What are 2 physiological functions of the thyroid hormones?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. It's primary function is to produce thyroid hormones that regulate our metabolism, as well as other body organs.
What organ regulates metabolism?
Enzymes.parathyroid glandCell nucleus Enzymes is what regulates metabolism. This is parathyroid gland cell nucleus.
Is thyroid hormone a growth hormone?
No, thyroid hormones are associated with regulating metabolism.
What organ aids in metabolism?
The Thyroid i believe.
Which gland stimulates the metabolism?
the thyroid gland
What glands stimulated metabolism?
Thyroid gland
What are thyroid hormones used for?
Thyroid hormones are necessary for regulating cell metabolism and growth.
