thyroid function
Neck gland activity
Thyroid function refers to the activity of the thyroid gland, a butterfly-shaped organ in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism, energy, and growth.
Doctors assess thyroid function through blood tests measuring hormone levels: Her thyroid function came back normal.
Abnormal thyroid function—either overactive or underactive—affects weight, mood, and energy levels.
- basal metabolic rateMinimum energy for survival
- thyroxineThyroid-produced metabolic hormone
- thermogenesisMetabolic production of warmth
- goiterEnlarged thyroid gland
- energyPower to do work
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- Body Regulationhomeostasis, thermoregulation, blood pressure, blood sugar, body temperature
- thyroidT3, T4, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, goiter
- hormonesestrogen, testosterone, insulin, hormone, cortisol
- metabolismcatabolism, anabolism, metabolism, glycolysis, metabolic rate
- pubertypuberty, voice cracking, adolescence, growth spurts, body hair
- metabolism factorsBMR, resting rate, calorie burn, thermogenesis, cellular respiration