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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?

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What are the names of the small glands attached to the thyroid glands?

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What is the epiglottis attached to which structure?

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What is the meaning for en-thyroid?

en thyroid means- made up of thyroid....or "in thyroid"


What are the functions of thyroxine and triiodothyronine?

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What is thyroid parenchyma?

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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.


Where is the Thyroid and parathyroid gland?

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What are thyroid function tests used for?

help diagnose an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism), and an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), evaluate thyroid gland activity, monitor response to thyroid therapy