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Thyroid hormones

hormones produced by the thyroid gland
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Thyroid hormones are produced by thyroid glands. T3 and T4 are thyroid hormones that are made up of iodine and tyrosine.[1] Less intake of iodine results in less production of T3 and T4 which may lead to hypothyroidism. Greater production of thyroid hormones leads to hyperthyroidism.[2]

Function

Thyroid hormones control the metabolism of the body. The act to increase the production of proteins, basal metabolic rate and growth hormone.

References

  1. ↑ "1926 Edward C Kendall". American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Retrieved 2011-07-04.
  2. ↑ Irizarry, Lisandro (23 April 2014). "Thyroid Hormone Toxicity". Medscape. WedMD LLC. Retrieved 2 May 2014.
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