MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does your thyroid gland do?
A
regulates metabolism/calorie burning for energy
B
secretes insulin
C
secretes bile
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Metabolism: thyroid hormone increases the basal metabolic rate. It increases the gene expression of Na+/K+ ATPase in different tissues leading to increased oxygen consumption, respiration rate, and body temperature. Depending on the metabolic status, it can induce lipolysis or lipid synthesis.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulate the body’s metabolic rate, growth and development. It plays a role in controlling heart, muscle and digestive function, brain development and bone maintenance. Its correct functioning depends on a good supply of iodine from the diet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thyroid hormones regulate your metabolism. When the thyroid gland begins producing excess hormones, your metabolic rate increases. This means your body starts burning more calories than it needs. This can lead to weight loss.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thyroid hormone is the hormone that controls your body’s metabolism, the process in which your body transforms the food you eat into energy. The two main hormones your thyroid releases-thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)-collectively make up thyroid hormone.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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