The following points highlight the eleven main effects of thyroid hormones. Some of the effects are: 1. Effects on Oxygen Consumption, Heat Production 2. Effects on Growth and Differentiation 3. Cardiovascular Effect 4. Hematopoietic Effects 5. Gastrointestinal Effect 6. Pulmonary Effect 7. Effects on Foetal Development 8. Effects on Carbohydrate Metabolism 9. Effects on Protein Metabolism and Others. 1. Effects [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Biochemistry of Thyroid Hormone 2. Synthesis of Thyroid Hormone 3. Secretion. Biochemistry of Thyroid Hormone: Thyroid follicular cells synthesise and secrete two iodinated amino acids as hormones, viz., thyroxine or T4 or 3, 5, 3', 5'-tetraiodothyronine and T3 or 3, 5, 3'- triiodothyronine (Fig. 7.19). Instead of these hormones, the C cells [...]
The following points highlight the five major disorders of Thyroid Function. The disorders are: 1. Adult Hypothyroidism 2. Infantile Hypothyroidism 3. Physiological Disorders 4. Hyperthyroidism and Thyrotoxicosis 5. Other Common Disorders of Thyroid Function. Disorder # 1. Adult Hypothyroidism: In adults, the onset of hypothyroidism is usually so insidious that the typical manifestations may take months or years to appear. [...]