... releases the "Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone" (TRH). The release of TRH tells the pituitary gland to release the "Thyroid Stimulating Hormone" (TSH). TSH, circulates in the blood, and tells the thyroid to produce thyroid hormones and release them into the bloodstream (Thompson, 2012) (see figure 2.0). Both of these glands play an important role ... often over several years. At first, you may just feel tired and sluggish. Later, you may develop other symptoms of a slowed down metabolism, including: weight gain, increased sensitivity to cold, constipation, muscle weakness, joint or muscle p...

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