The Thyroid Gland - Anatomy and Physiology 2e

The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates In humans, it is in the neck and consists of two connected lobes The lower two thirds

The thyroid is a 2-inch-long, butterfly-shaped gland in the front of your neck that controls your metabolism It's part of your endocrine

thyroid gland The thyroid exam is important as it's often the first step towards diagnosing thyroid diseases such as Grave's disease, Hashimoto's thyroiditis and

pituitary gland Overview · Production of thyroid hormones essential for regulating metabolism and growth · Parafollicular cells produce