What does the thyroid gland do
The system that consists of group of ductless glands:
Thyroid Gland: Thyroid cartilage is commonly referred to as: Adam’s Apple. Butterfly-shaped gland that lies on either side of larynx, just below thyroid cartilage: Thyroid gland * Principal hormones produced by thyroid gland: Thyroxine (T3) & calcitonin. Main function of thyroxine: Regulates metabolism, involved with growth & development
[DOC File]Thyroid Gland
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Hürthle cell tumors of the thyroid gland: a clinicopathologic review and long-term follow-up. JAMA. 1984;251:3114-3117. Carcangiu ML, Zampi G, Rosai J. Papillary thyroid carcinoma: a study of its many morphologic expressions and clinical correlates.
[DOC File]An Introduction to the Thyroid
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The thyroid gland is a primary gland in the endocrine system. The major characteristic of the glands in the endocrine system is that they all secret hormones directly into the bloodstream. The thyroid gland produces three hormones; thyroxine, tetraiodothrnine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3), and calcetonin.
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The thyroid gland ordinarily is composed of a right and a left lobe lying adjacent and lateral to the upper trachea and esophagus. An isthmus connects the 2 lobes, and in some cases a pyramidal lobe is present extending cephalad anterior to the thyroid cartilage. Typically, surgical management of thyroid tumors consists of either a lobe with ...
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A goiter is an enlarged thyroid gland that is usually caused by lack of iodine. Without iodine, the thyroid cannot make T3 and T4, and thus nothing inhibits the release of TSH which continues to over stimulate the thyroid. calcitonin: What is the function of this hormone? Lowers blood levels of calcium and phosphate ions. What part of the ...
[DOC File]Chapter 51 Endocrine System
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What do releasing hormones do? What do release-inhibiting hormones do? Where is the thyroid gland located? Name the hormone that regulates the thyroid gland. What does the thyroid hormone do? – Three things. What is the difference between hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism? Where are the adrenal glands? Name the three parts of an adrenal gland.
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Thyroid nodules (round hard lump of cells) are common. If a nodule has cancer in it, then the half of the thyroid gland with the nodule must be taken out. The surgery is needed to find out if it is cancer. If you have cancer, your thyroid gland, as well as tissue and lymph nodes around the gland may be taken out.
[DOC File]THYROID - UNDER-ACTIVE
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The thyroid gland then works harder, becomes larger (this is visible as a lump in the neck called a goitre) and traps all available iodine. Although this does not usually cause hypothyroidism, if the lack of iodine is very severe, hypothyroidism may result.
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The thyroid gland ordinarily is composed of a right and a left lobe lying adjacent and lateral to the upper trachea and esophagus. An isthmus connects the 2 lobes, and in some cases a pyramidal lobe is present extending cephalad anterior to the thyroid cartilage. Typically, surgical management of thyroid tumors consists of either a lobe with ...
[DOC File]The Parathyroid Gland
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The parathyroid glands are two pairs (four altogether) of small, oval-shaped glands embedded in the rear of the Thyroid gland in the neck. They weigh about 1.6g and are a yellowish color. The main function is to keep Calcium in the blood at a balanced level so when it gets low these glands kick in to bring it …
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