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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. It is responsible for producing hormones that regulate our metabolism, as well as other body organs.
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 thyroid hormones are important because they regulate the metabolism, protein synthesis and sensitivity to other hormones in the body.
When the body produces too much or too little thyroid hormones, symptoms of hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism will occur.
Related Article: What Is a Thyroid?
What else can I help you with?
Can a underactive thyroid be fixed with herbs?
No. You need to take prescription thyroid hormone.
Can you live without your thyroid gland?
The outcome of this surgery is usually excellent. Most people will need to take thyroid hormone pills (thyroid hormone replacement) for the rest of their lives.
What is the stimulus for release of Thyroid hormone?
Unlike some medical terminology, this one is kind of straightforward. Thyroid-stimulating hormone is what stimulates the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone.
What is necessary for the production of thyroid hormone?
Many things are necessary for the production of thyroid hormone. *Fuel* for the thyroid to produce thyroid hormone however, is iodine.
Is a thyroid hormone a cell?
A hormone is a chemical, not a cell. They thyroid gland that secretes the thyroid hormone (which is called thyroxin) is composed of cells.
What produces Thyroid stimulating hormone?
The hormone called as thyroid stimulating hormone stimulates the production of the thyroid hormone. It comes from anterior lobe of the pituitary. There is negative feed back system to regulate the hormone production in your body.
Which hormone is personality hormone?
thyroid hormone
What pituitary hormone is TSH?
thyrotropic hormone or thyroid stimulating hormone which is involved in regulating the growth and activity of the thyroid gland
What is The hormone that targets the thyroid gland and triggers the release of thyroid hormone is?
The hormone that targets the thyroid gland and triggers the release of thyroid hormone is thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). It is produced by the pituitary gland in response to low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood. TSH binds to receptors on the thyroid gland, stimulating it to produce and release thyroid hormones.
Is thyroid hormone a growth hormone?
No, thyroid hormones are associated with regulating metabolism.
Which hormone is the basal metabolic hormone?
Thyroxine is the hormone.It is secreted by thyroid.
Is TSH a hormone?
Yes it is a hormone of pitutory.It stimulates production of hormones by thyroid.
