Thyroid gland is one of the glands of humans endocrine system, it has form of a butterfly and located in front of the neck. Thyroid has an important role in the regulation of numerous metabolic processes in the body. Various types of thyroid disease affect neither its structure and function.
The thyroid gland is located below the Adam’s apple, wrapped around the trachea (windpipe). Thin tissue area in the middle of the gland known as the isthmus connecting the two lobes of the thyroid gland on each side.
Thyroid gland uses iodine to produce vital hormones. Thyroxine also known as T4 is the principal hormone produced gland. After delivery to the bloodstream through the tissues of the body, a small part is released from the gland T4 and converted into triodothyronine (T3), which is the most active hormone.
Thyroid function is regulated by a feedback mechanism involving the brain. When thyroid hormone levels low hypothalamus in the brain produces a hormone known as thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which involves the pituitary gland (located at the base of the brain) to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH stimulates thyroid gland to release more T4.
Since the thyroid gland is controlled by the pituitary gland and hypothalamus, abnormalities in these tissues may also affect thyroid function and cause problems. There is necessary a precise treatment at qualified specialist.
These thyroid disease are efficiently treated by Israeli Doctors – Endocrinologists:
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