ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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Which of the following are functions of the thyroid gland?
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Sleep Cycle
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Growth
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Blood Glucose Levels
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Metabolism and Energy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -Thyroid hormones act on almost every kind of cell in your body to increase cellular activity or metabolism.
Detailed explanation-3: -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.
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