Thyroid: What It Is, Function Problems - Cleveland Clinic Thyroxine (T4): This is the primary hormone your thyroid makes and releases Although your thyroid makes the most of this hormone, it doesn’t have much of an effect on your metabolism Once your thyroid releases T4 into your bloodstream, it can convert to T3 through a process called deiodination
Thyroid - Wikipedia In humans, it is a butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple It consists of two connected lobes The lower two thirds of the lobes are connected by a thin band of tissue called the isthmus (pl : isthmi)
Thyroid Problems: Hormones, Anatomy, Symptoms Treatment Thyroid hormones are important in regulating body energy, body temperature, the body's use of other hormones and vitamins, and the growth and maturation of body tissues
Thyroid - Harvard Health It regulates the body's metabolism by sending thyroid hormone to the organs through the blood Two conditions, an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism) and an underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) can result when the thyroid isn't working right An overactive thyroid gland generates too much thyroid hormone, which speeds up metabolism
American Thyroid Association | ATA Founded in 1923 the American Thyroid Association is dedicated to Scientific Inquiry, Clinical Excellence, Public Service, Education, and Collaboration