Thyroid Gland

Thyroid Gland

About Thyroid Gland

Thyroid gland is one amongst the endocrine glands that manufacture hormones. These hormones act as courier of messages to the cells and other parts of the body.

Location

The thyroid gland is divided into two parts and the substance joining the two lobes in called isthmus.

Functions of the Gland

Thyroid gland performs vital functions of the body. Being an endocrine gland, it releases its hormonal secretion into the bloodstream. The hormones released by the thyroid glands are known as thyroxin. Thyroxin is mainly made up of iodine and supplies the same to the body and its numerous cells. ...