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Many people don't know that the thyroid gland is an essential gland of the endocrine system. It's a butterfly shaped gland that secretes hormones, which are necessary for the body to function normally. To achieve this purpose, the thyroid hormones must be present in the body in a fixed amount & ... ...
... ; the definition and functions of a thyroid, the types of thyroid disease, controversies and diseases related to hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism will all be discussed. What is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of your neck (see Figure 1.1). The thyroid gland is made up of a central body or small isthmus and two lateral wings which are called ... ...
The thyroid is in the shape of a butterfly, located in your neck, wrapped around the windpipe. The thyroid gland is the major producer of hormones like triiodothyronine and thyroxin. These hormones allow oxygen to get into cells. These ... ...
