2007-02-26 22:11:15 · 3 answers · asked by animesh d 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4. T3 and T4 are then released into the blood stream and are transported throughout the body where they control metabolism (conversion of oxygen and calories to energy). Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism. The normal thyroid gland produces about 80% T4 and about 20% T3, however, T3 possesses about four times the hormone "strength" as T4.
2007-02-26 22:14:51 · answer #1 · answered by jamaica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thyroid glands, helps in the metabolism process and so it plays a vital role in the breaking up of the food that we eat and convert it into nutrients or energy to feed our body. When our thyroid glands arent working actively, we tend to gain weight and when our thyroid glands are overworking we tend to grow thin and with bulging eyes.
2007-02-26 22:35:13 · answer #2 · answered by Puzzledmind 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ahhh. The old excuse gland for fatso's.
Beats me! lol
2007-02-26 22:24:51 · answer #3 · answered by dj b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋