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Thyroid hormones are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine, two hormones generated and released by the thyroid gland (T4). They are tyrosine-based hormones that really are principally in charge of metabolic regulation.  Iodine makes up a portion of T3 and T4. A lack of iodine causes a decrease in T3 and T4 production, as well as the […]

The thyroid gland is a tiny organ placed in the front of the neck, around the windpipe (trachea). It has the shape of a butterfly, with two wide wings that wrap around the side of your throat. Thyroid gland is a gland. Glands are located throughout your body, where they produce and release compounds that

The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland. It is located in the front of the neck. It has a strong resemblance to the form of a butterfly. Additionally, it is one of the largest endocrine glands, weighing between 25 – 30 g on average. This gland is divided into two lobes on either side of the

Introduction  The thyroid in the human body is the system of glands and organs where these are located in the front of the neck wrapped around the trachea. It helps in controlling and regulating the overall functions of the human body and body metabolism. As for how the nervous system builds communication through neurotransmitters and

The pituitary gland is a small pea-sized gland. It is located in the bony hollow base of our skull, just underneath the brain. To be more precise, it is located behind the bridge of the nose. There are two divisions of the pituitary gland; the anterior pituitary gland and the posterior pituitary gland. The pituitary

The human body consists of various complex systems containing multiple organs and carrying out different tasks. Examples of the system include the circulatory system, the digestive system and the endocrine system. The system is responsible for exchanging various products among the various organs. The circulatory system exchanges blood between organs. A similar leader in the

The adrenal cortex is the biggest and outermost component of the adrenal gland. The zona glomerulosa, zona fasciculata, and zona reticularis are its three distinct zones. Each zone is in charge of manufacturing different hormones. This is also a secondary location for the production of androgens.  The adrenal cortex is a dynamic organ with continual

Introduction Tetany is a condition where the nerves that innervate a muscle become too stimulated and cause spasms. Tetanic seizures is another name for tetany. Manifestations Spasms of the wrist (carpal) muscles and an extension of interphalangeal joint (joint between bones of fingers of hands or toes) Spasms of the larynx (laryngospasm) Convulsion episodes Paresthesias

Congenital hypothyroidism, also known as cretinism, is a severe deficit of thyroid hormone in infants that develops during the first few months of life. It results in reduced neurological function, slowed growth, and physical abnormalities in the affected individuals. The disease may develop as a result of a malfunction with the baby’s thyroid gland or

Endocrine glands secrete stress hormones to alter the internal milieu of the body during times of stress. Stress hormones aid in the organism’s survival by mobilising energy sources, raising heart rate, and downregulating metabolic processes that are not immediately required. Certain hormones are also suppressed during times of stress. Stress Hormones are Cortisol, the main