The thyroid gland, or simply the thyroid, in vertebrate anatomy, is one of the largest endocrine glands and consists of two connected lobes. The thyroid gland is found in the neck, below the thyroid cartilage. The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones.
Thyroid hormones play a major role in the growth and development in the body and it is very important to children in their growth and development. T3 and T4 are very important in the metabolism, heart rate, blood pressure control, energy level, efficient use of energy, in the heat generation in the body. In children it is very important use of thyroid hormone in the brain development and nervous system development. The association of calcitonin hormone along with the parathyroid hormone helps in the regulation of calcium levels in the body.
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