Thyroid Gland, Anatomy and Physiology
- Resource Type
- Topic overview
- Authors
- Wiersinga, Wilmar M
- Source
- Encyclopedia of Endocrine Diseases. 2004, v. 4, p453-455.
- Subject
- Thyroxine
Thyroglobulin
Human physiology
Protein metabolism
Thyroid hormones
Graves' disease
Human anatomy
Iodides
Thyrotropin
Iodine (Nutrient)
Thyroid gland
- Language
- English
Thyroid Gland, Anatomy and Physiology Glossary The thyroid gland is an endocrine organ located in the neck. Its function is to synthesize thyroid hormones, which are secreted into the bloodstream [...]