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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The '''thyroid''' is one of the largest [[Endocrine system|endocrine]] glands in the body. It has a regulatory effect on body metabolism by secreting hormones. The principal hormones include [[thyroxine]] (T<sub>4</sub>) and [[triiodothyronine]] (T<sub>3</sub>). These hormones regulate the rate of [[metabolism]] and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. [[Iodine]] is an essential component of both T<sub>3</sub> and T<sub>4</sub>. Any disturbances in the rate of hormone production may result in many sequences in body metabolism. | |||
==Classification== | ==Classification== | ||
Thyroid disorders could be classified as the nature of the disease and its symptoms. | Thyroid disorders could be classified as the nature of the disease and its symptoms. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It has a regulatory effect on body metabolism by secreting hormones. The principal hormones include thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones regulate the rate of metabolism and affect the growth and rate of function of many other systems in the body. Iodine is an essential component of both T3 and T4. Any disturbances in the rate of hormone production may result in many sequences in body metabolism.
Classification
Thyroid disorders could be classified as the nature of the disease and its symptoms.
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