2. Thyroid Gland Mykayla Giles Gavin Page

3. Location

4.  Releases T3 and T4 which stimulate protein production and increase the use of oxygen and produce and regulate adrenaline, ephinephrine, and dopamine ◦ Important because it helps facilitate muscle growth and repair and prevent muscle fatigue ◦ Without the gland the body would not be able to break down proteins or process carbohydrates and vitamins  Also releases calcitonin which works with the parathyroid to regulate calcium levels in the body ◦ Important for bone health What Hormones?

5.  The Thyroid Gland has a negative feedback system that is attached to the Hypothalamus and the Anterior Pituitary Gland.  The Anterior Pituitary Gland releases TSH to regulate T3 and T4 along with TRH which is released by the Hypothalamus  Calcitonin is regulated by PTH which is released by the Parathyroid Gland Feedback Mechanisms and Antagonistic Hormones

6.  Hyperthyroidism is when your thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than your body needs.  Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.  Thyroiditis is the swelling of the thyroid.  Thyroid nodules is the formation of lumps in the thyroid gland. Diseases of the Thyroid

7.  Hyperthyroidism can be treated with surgery, beta blockers, radioactive iodine, and anti- thyroid medications.  Hypothyroidism can be treated by taking synthetic T4. 6 Cures for Thyroid Gland Diseases

8.  http://umm.edu/programs/diabetes/health/e ndocrinology-health-guide/thyroid-gland http://umm.edu/programs/diabetes/health/e ndocrinology-health-guide/thyroid-gland  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thyroid  http://www.healthline.com/human-body- maps/thyroid-gland http://www.healthline.com/human-body- maps/thyroid-gland Works Cited Page