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30 paź 2023 · The thyroid gland is a bilobular endocrine gland that is found in the neck, anterior and inferior to the larynx. Grossly, the gland appears brownish-red and the left and right lobes are connected by an isthmus. The main purpose of this organ is to produce, store and secrete the iodine-based hormones triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4).
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View a high-resolution microscope slide of human thyroid tissue stained with H&E. Learn about the structure and function of thyroid follicles, colloid, follicular cells, and parafollicular cells.
5 gru 2022 · The thyroid gland is a vital butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated in the lower part of the neck. It is present in the front and sides of the trachea, inferior to the larynx. It plays an essential role in regulating the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and stimulates somatic and psychic growth, besides having a vital role in calcium metabolism.
1 mar 2009 · Physiology. Purpose of thyroid gland is to produce T4 and T3, which regulate metabolism, increase protein synthesis and increase oxygen consumption in all cells in body; T4 and T3 are also important for growth and development, and maturation of peripheral and central nervous system.
14 cze 2023 · The goal of this article is to discuss the embryology, anatomy, brief histology, and neurovascular supply of the thyroid gland. Further details regarding thyroid hormone synthesis and the key functions of the gland will also be addressed.
The thyroid gland is the first endocrine gland to develop in the embryo and begins to form about 24 days after fertilization. Like Rathke's pouch, that develops into the anterior pituitary gland (see Box 7.2 ), the thyroid gland also develops from an outgrowth of the pharyngeal endoderm.
3 lip 2020 · The thyroid gland is a vital butterfly-shaped endocrine gland situated in the lower part of the neck. It is present in front and sides of the trachea, inferior to the larynx. It plays an...
