The thyroid glands secrete thyroid hormone (and calcitonin, but it doesn't seem to be terribly important in humans), whose major role is to regulate basal metabolic rate (BMR). It does this indirectly by causing the synthesis of proteins called sodium-potassium pumps that use a lot of energy to make sure that the right electrolytes are distributed inside and outside of cells. The activity of the sodium-potassium pumps account for about 50% of your body's energy requirements at rest.
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
Yes! a thyroid gland IS an endocrine gland
thyroid gland
it is produced in the anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates the release of thyroxine form the thyroid gland
the thyroid
Iodine
The Thyroid Gland secretes Calcitonin.
The thyroid gland secretes both of these. Thyroxine or T4 is the most prevalent secretion of the thyroid - it is the inactive form of tri-iodothyronine (T3) which is important for regulation of metabolism. T3 and T4 are secreted by the follicular cells. Calcitonin is secreted by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland and acts to decrease blood calcium levels.
Thyroxine, or 3,5,3',5'-tetraiodothyronine - T4, a form of thyroid hormones is the major hormone secreted by the follicular cells of the thyroid gland.
A goiter is inflammation of the thyroid gland, also known as the thyroid gland becoming enlarged.
The endocrine gland in the neck is the thyroid gland. The parathyroid glands are found within the thyroid gland.
Yes, men have a thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly-shaped organ located at the base of the neck and is important for regulating metabolism and other bodily functions in both men and women.