- Thyroid - Wikipedia
The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates 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 Disease: Types and Causes - WebMD
When your thyroid gland produces too little or too much of important hormones, it's called thyroid disease There are two main types of thyroid disease: hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism
- Thyroid Diseases | Hypothyroidism | Hyperthyroidism | MedlinePlus
The thyroid is a gland in the neck The thyroid gland creates hormones that affect metabolism Learn about thyroid diseases, such as hypothyroidism
- Your thyroid gland
What is a thyroid gland? The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in your neck It makes two hormones that are secreted into the blood: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3) These hormones are necessary for all the cells in your body to work normally
- Thyroid - Location, Functions, Problems - Science Notes and Projects
Thyroid hormone secretion is regulated by a feedback loop involving the hypothalamus and pituitary Disorders of the thyroid include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter, nodules, and cancer Diagnosis includes blood tests, imaging, and sometimes biopsy Treatments include hormone replacement, antithyroid drugs, radioactive iodine, and surgery
- 5 Common Thyroid Problems and Diseases - Healthline
Common thyroid disorders include Hashimoto's disease, Graves' disease, and goiter Learn about their symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments
- Thyroid Patient Information - American Thyroid Association
Thyroid hormone replacement is a critical element in the overall management of patients with thyroid cancer
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