ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -As an endocrine gland, your thyroid makes and secretes hormones. Your thyroid produces and releases the following hormones: 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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland releases triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones play an important role in regulation of your weight, energy levels, internal temperature, skin, hair, nail growth, metabolism and is an important part of the endocrine system.

Detailed explanation-3: -The gland, which is tiny and butterfly-shaped, is found at the bottom front of your neck. It makes the two main thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4)-both of which have a major hand in your energy levels, internal temperature, hair, skin, weight, and more.