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  2. Hyperthyroidism - Wikipedia

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    Hyperthyroidism is the condition that occurs due to excessive production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. [3] Thyrotoxicosis is the condition that occurs due to excessive thyroid hormone of any cause and therefore includes hyperthyroidism. [3]

  3. List of human hormones - Wikipedia

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    Assist in thyroid function and bone growth by osteoblasts; Resilience in bone, teeth, gums, joint, tendon, ligament and skin healing by regulating collagen; Nerve function and healing by regulating myelin; Prevent endometrial cancer by regulating effects of estrogen; Calcitriol: secosteroid (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D 3) skin/proximal tubule of ...

  4. Endocrine gland - Wikipedia

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    The thyroid gland is located in the front of the neck, in front of the thyroid cartilage, and is shaped like a butterfly, with two wings connected by a central isthmus. Thyroid tissue consists of follicles with a stored protein called colloid, containing[thyroglobulin], a precursor to other thyroid hormones, which are manufactured within the ...

  5. Adrenaline - Wikipedia

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    Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone and medication [10] [11] which is involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., respiration). [10] [12] It appears as a white microcrystalline granule. [13] Adrenaline is normally produced by the adrenal glands and by a small number of neurons in the medulla oblongata. [14]

  6. Endocrine system - Wikipedia

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    Thyroid gland. follicular cells of the thyroid gland produce and secrete T 3 and T 4 in response to elevated levels of TRH, produced by the hypothalamus, and subsequent elevated levels of TSH, produced by the anterior pituitary gland, which further regulates the metabolic activity and rate of all cells, including cell growth and tissue ...

  7. Thyroid hormones - Wikipedia

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    The thyroid system of the thyroid hormones T 3 and T 4 [1] Thyroid hormones are two hormones produced and released by the thyroid gland, triiodothyronine (T 3) and thyroxine (T 4). They are tyrosine-based hormones that are primarily responsible for regulation of metabolism. T 3 and T 4 are partially composed of iodine, derived from food. [2]