Thyroid gland

It's found at the base of the throat and conducts of two lobes and connecting isthmus and produces two different hormones.

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Hormones

  • Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyroine (T3)
  • Calcitonin (CT)

Hormone actions

T4- Stimulates metabolism.

T3-Stimulates metabolism.

CT- Reduces blood calcium level.