Thyroid Gland: Definition, Structure, Functions, and Disorders
Definition of Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland located in the lower front part of the neck, below the Adam's apple and along the front of…
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Thyroid Gland and Parathyroid Gland
•The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in the neck, just below the larynx (voice box). It produces hormones essential for regulating metabolism and influencing various physiological processes. Hormones…
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Endocrine system- Definition, Types, Functions
The endocrine system is a network of glands that release hormones, and chemical messengers regulating growth, metabolism, mood, and organ function. Unlike the rapid signals of the nervous system, endocrine…
