Thyroid Hormone Production and Function

thyroid gland  Explain the role of thyroid hormones in the regulation of basal metabolism; Identify the hormone produced by the parafollicular cells of the The thyroid gland and the pituitary gland work together The pituitary gland makes, stores, and releases thyroid-

thyroid is concerned is , therefore , to a large extent , dependent on its iodine The major thyroid hormone secreted by the thyroid gland is thyroxine, also called T4 because it contains four iodine atoms To exert its effects, T4 is

What Are The Thyroid Glands?The thyroid gland is one of the body's most important endocrine organs and is located in the center of the neck just below the Morphology The human thyroid gland is located at the base of the neck and wraps around the trachea just below the cricoid cartilage The two large