Thyroid function and its diseases
The thyroid gland is one of the most important glands in the body and is located in front of the neck. Hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are needed to regulate metabolism and energy production in all cells of the body. When the thyroid gland is malfunctioning, it can It affects every part and system of the body from the gastrointestinal tract to the central nervous system, and therefore thyroid dysfunction is associated with widespread and serious complications. The two most common thyroid diseases are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, which according to global statistics, the number of people with hypothyroidism is higher than other diseases related to this gland, and women are more likely to suffer from it than men. The role of thyroid hormones in the human body: The three main hormones T3, T4, and Calcitonin are secreted by the thyroid gland. T3 and T4 hormones are used to speed up the body's metabolism and cell growth, metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and fats, acti...