Abstract
The thyroid is a 15-20 g gland located in the anterior neck whose role is to primarily make thyroxine (T4), as well as small amounts of triiodothyronine (T3). The majority of T3 is formed through extra-thyroidal conversion of T4. Thyroid hormone production is controlled through negative feedback regulation through the release of thyroid-stimulating hormones (TSH) by the pituitary gland which is regulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus [1].
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Family Medicine |
Subtitle of host publication | Principles and Practice: Eighth Edition |
Publisher | Springer International Publishing |
Pages | 1759-1777 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9783030544416 |
ISBN (Print) | 9783030544409 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine