THYROID GLAND HORMONES AND THEIR ROLE IN THE BODY
Abstract
Resume. The thyroid gland is the only organ that synthesizes organic substances that contain iodine. Its function is to regulate hormones that are important for the normal growth and development of the organism. The thyroid gland is an organ of the endocrine system with a complex structure, and its main morphofunctional structural units are thyroid follicles. Keywords: thyroid gland, thyroxine, triiodothyronine, follicle, hormone, embryo.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 16 February 2026
- Language
- EN