ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The thyroid gland is important for this important body function which refers to the body’s use of of food to fuel or energy for growth?
A
Excretion
B
Metabolism
C
Respiration
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Your thyroid is an important endocrine gland that makes and releases certain hormones. Your thyroid’s main job is to control your metabolism-how your body uses energy. Sometimes, your thyroid doesn’t work properly. These conditions are common and treatable.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland is a vital hormone gland: It plays a major role in the metabolism, growth and development of the human body. It helps to regulate many body functions by constantly releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primarily, the function of the thyroid gland is to secrete the T3 hormone (Triiodothyronine ) and T4 hormone (Thyroxine hormone).

Detailed explanation-4: -The thyroid gland is a gland in the neck which secretes metabolic hormones important to the growth of the human body. It specifically regulates the creation and use of energy through the release of hormones. This gland does not rely on a duct system, so it is an endocrine gland.

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