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The thyroid glands produces Thyroxin which contains iodine. If there isn't balance amount of iodine in our diet the anterior of the throat including glands becomes swollen. Normal body growth may also be affected in the absence of Thyroxin this process may also be known as thyroid.
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∙ 10y agoThe thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck, near the Adam's apple. This master gland's primary purpose is to produce thyroid hormones that stabilize our metabolism or how we burn energy. The thyroid also helps in the overall function of other organs within our body
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∙ 10y agoThe thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the base of the neck, below the Adam's apple. This endocrine gland has two sides which are commonly referred to as the left lobe and the right lobe. Though small in size, the thyroid gland plays a pivotal role in the overall health and well-being of the human body.
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∙ 12y agoRegulates metabolic rates and lowers blood cholesterol
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∙ 13y agoThe thyroid gland produces hormones to control how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body is to other hormones.
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∙ 9y agoIt maintain Basal metabolical rate.It develops nervous system.Important in growth in infants.
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∙ 10y agoIt maintain basal metabolic rate.It also aid growth of infants.
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∙ 11y agorelease hormones
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How is the thyroid helpful to your body?
The thyroid controls how every single cell in the body metabolizes energy.
What body cavity is the thyroid gland in?
The thyroid is in your throat, or the neck.
What does thyroid stimulating hormones do to your body?
It stimulates thyroid gland.So thyroid secretes calcitonin or thyroxine.
Does your body shake if you have a thyroid problem?
Yes, your body may shake (called tremors) if you have a thyroid problem.
How common is thyroid disease?
The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam's apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which regulate body metabolism. Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues. Diseases of the thyroid gland can result in either production of too much thyroid hormone, thyroid nodules, and/or goiter. All types of thyroid problems in women are much more common than thyroid problems in men.
Which gland regulates the body's energy use?
The gland that regulates the body's energy use is the thyroid gland. The thyroid gland is located in the neck, under the thyroid cartilage.
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.
What is attached to the thyroid?
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.
What is the biggest glad in your body?
thyroid
What is the body's metabolism regulated by?
Thyroid
What hormone regulates thyroid function?
thyroid gland regulates metabolisms of the body
How does thyroid occur?
The thyroid is a gland that is formed in the embryonic stage from tissue that originates in the head. The tissue migrates down until it breaks off and becomes the thyroid gland. Because of this migration, thyroid glands and pieces of thyroid glands are sometimes found in other body parts such as the throat or chest. Parts of the thyroid have been rarely found in other body parts, including surprisingly enough, the abdomen, wrist/hand.
