New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- What is Thyroid Gland?

Thyroid Gland is a small ductless butterfly shaped gland located at the base of neck, below the voice box.

The thyroid secrets hormones, and releases them directly into the blood, regulating growth and development by controlling the rate of metabolism.





What are the functions of Thyroid Hormones?

Thyroid gland is made of follicles that produces and stores thyroid hormones: thyroxin (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are stored in the follicles as colloid. These hormones play a important role in many fundamental processes including cell differentiation, growth, temperature regulation and basal metabolic rate. T3 and T4 regulate your body's temperature, metabolism and heart rate...