Understanding Thyroid Hormones and Their Role in Metabolism
Thyroid hormones, including triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), are essential for regulating metabolism, growth, development, body temperature, and heart rate. They are tyrosine-based hormones produced by the thyroid gland, requiring iodine for synthesis. T3 affects various physiological proce
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Understanding the Thyroid Gland: Structure, Hormones, and Function
The thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped structure located on the ventral surface of the trachea, secretes hormones essential for regulating metabolic rate, growth, and development. It produces hormones like Tetraiodothyronine T4, Triiodothyronine T3, and Calcitonin, which play crucial roles in maintai
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