Pharmacology and Nursing Process (Custom Package)
Pharmacology and Nursing Process (Custom Package)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780323689298
Author: LILLEY
Publisher: ELSEVIER
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Chapter 31, Problem 1O
Summary Introduction

To define:

Describe the normal anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland.

Concept introduction:

Hormones are produced in the endocrine glands that are referred to as ductless glands. These hormones are involved in the regulation mechanism that is produced in one organ and it is transported in the blood to their target organs.

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The thyroid hormones such as triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin are produced in the thyroid gland which is present in front of the neck. The thyroid gland closely communicates with parathyroid glands.

The thyroid gland is involved in the regulation of basal metabolic rate (BMR), growth and regulation, and heat-regulatory mechanism of the human body.

Conclusion

The normal anatomy and physiology of the thyroid gland are explained in detail.

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