ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
THYROID
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Question
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Thyroid hormones don’t affect every cells
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They don’t need thyroid hormones
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They need energy to survive
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None of these above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroid hormone (T3 and T4) affects every cell and all the organs in your body by: Regulating the rate at which your body uses calories (energy). This affects weight loss or weight gain and is called the metabolic rate. Slowing down or speeding up your heart rate.
Detailed explanation-2: -Through clinical observation of experimental and pathological conditions it became clear that the thyroid hormone (TH) is a main regulator of metabolic rate. For example, in severe hypothyroidism the total body energy expenditure (EE) can slow down by as much as 50%.
Detailed explanation-3: -Thyroid hormones and metabolism Your body needs iodine to make thyroid hormones. Most people get suitable amounts of iodine from their diet as it is found in most food, especially seafood. Small amounts of iodine are found in vegetables grown in soils containing iodine.
Detailed explanation-4: -Iodine is the critical ‘ingredient’ for the production of thyroid hormones. We don’t need a lot of iodine, but a daily and constant supply of this micronutrient is important. Too much iodine can cause problems with your thyroid gland as described above.