The thyroid gland is located immediately below the larynx on each side of and anterior to the trachea. It is one of the largest of the endocrine glands, normally weighing 15 to 20 grams in adults. The thyroid secretes two major hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine, commonly called T4 and T3. Both of these hormones profoundly [...]
Thyroid gland is the largest endocrine organ its function is to secrete thyroxin (T4) & triiodothyronine (T3). The thyroid is a butterfly (pear)-shaped gland, it consists of 2 symmetrical lobes joined by a central isthmus that normally covers the 2nd & 3rd tracheal rings. The isthmus of the thyroid gland is located midway between apex [...]
I. What is it? The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine gland in the body that produces iodine- containing hormones called the thyroid hormones. This endocrine hormone regulates the body’s rate to which it uses energy, producing heat. It also regulates other body functions like heart rate and body temperature. In addition, the [...]
I. What is it? The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones that are essential for one’s body functions. There are available blood testing that allows one to determine whether one’s thyroid gland produces sufficient levels of thyroid hormones. Thus, these tests can identify whether the thyroid gland is overactive or underactive. On the other hand, there [...]
I. What is it? The thyroid hormones are essential body hormones produced by the thyroid glands. These tyrosine- based hormones are known as thyroxine, also known as T4 and triiodothyronine, also known as T3. These thyroid hormones are responsible in regulating the body’s metabolism, which is how much food will be broken down into useful [...]
