989 On: Health
Episode 74: 'Thyroid' Is Not a Shakespearean Steroid
- Autor: Vários
- Narrador: Vários
- Editor: Podcast
- Duración: 0:10:58
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Sinopsis
The thyroid gland is a two-lobed endocrine gland - endocrine is another word for ‘hormone’ - and it’s found in the throat-region, below your adam’s apple. The thyroid gland weighs around 25-30 grams - it’s tiny, but it’s important! A few quick facts about the thyroid gland - the hormones produced by the thyroid - primarily triiodothyronine and thyroxine, help maintain metabolism, heart rate, and body temperature.