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12 Φεβ 2018 · The thyroid gland covers the windpipe from three sides. Two hormones of the thyroid gland, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine), help the body to produce and regulate the hormones...
14 Ιουν 2023 · The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ located in the neck that participates in a myriad of systemic processes. The effects of the hormones it produces can be seen throughout all systems in the body. Thyroid hormones are able to diffuse freely across cell membranes.
4 Μαρ 2024 · The thyroid gland is an endocrine structure located in the neck. It plays a key role in regulating the metabolic rate of the body. In this article, we shall look at the anatomy of the thyroid gland – its position, blood supply, and clinical correlations.
30 Οκτ 2023 · The thyroid gland is a bilobular endocrine gland that is found in the neck, anterior and inferior to the larynx. Grossly, the gland appears brownish-red and the left and right lobes are connected by an isthmus. The main purpose of this organ is to produce, store and secrete the iodine-based hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
8 Φεβ 2024 · The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ found in the neck, it is responsible for regulating the body’s metabolic rate via hormones it produces. In this article, we will be looking at its anatomy, its cellular structure, its endocrine physiology and its clinical relevance.
Learning Objectives. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the location and anatomy of the thyroid gland. Discuss the synthesis of triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Explain the role of thyroid hormones in the regulation of basal metabolism. Identify the hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the thyroid.
The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is in the neck and consists of two connected lobes. The lower two thirds of the lobes are connected by a thin band of tissue called the isthmus (pl.: isthmi).
