Located at the base of the neck on both sides, the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone after receiving chemical signals from the pituitary. The main function of the thyroid hormone is to regulate the metabolism of your cells -- that is, the chemical changes in your cells that cause them to live, grow, and die.
Located at the base of the neck on both sides, the butterfly-shaped
thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone after receiving chemical
signals from the pituitary. The main function of the thyroid
hormone is to regulate the metabolism of your...
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Located at the base of the neck on both sides, the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone after receiving chemical signals from the pituitary. The main function of the thyroid hormone is to regulate the metabolism of your cells -- that is, the chemical changes in your cells that cause them to live, grow, and die.Helpful? 3 people found this helpfulLocated at the base of the neck on both sides, the butterfly-shaped thyroid gland produces thyroid hormone after receiving chemical signals from the pituitary. The main function of the thyroid hormone is to regulate the metabolism of your... More
