Growth & Death
Molecules and Signalling
Protein Synthesis
ATP Production
Electrolytes
Cell Structures
Tissue Structure
Cardiac Output
Cardiac Cycle
Circulation
Special Circulations
Pulmonary Ventilation
Gas Exchange
Regulation of Respiration
Mouth
Stomach
Small Intestine
Large Intestine
Liver
Vitamins
Other
Nephron
Micturition
Regulation
Embryology
Hormones and Regulation
Fetal Physiology
Pregnancy
Components
Synapses
Sensory System
Motor System
Ocular Physiology
Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands
Adrenal Glands
The Pancreas
Hypothalamus and Pituitary
Cells of the Immune System
Innate Immune System
Adaptive Immune System
Immune Responses
Infections
Haematology
This section will consider the role of the thyroid and parathyroid glands within the endocrine system.
The thyroid gland is a ductless alveolar gland found in the neck. It has a number of important functions as it is one of the main regulators of the body’s metabolism. Thyroid hormones T3 and T4 help to regulate basal metabolic rate, gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, protein synthesis, lipogenesis and thermogenesis.
The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands located in the anterior neck, on the posterior aspect of the thyroid gland. They are responsible for the production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). PTH is responsible for regulating calcium levels within the body.
by Emilia O'Connor
by Grace Fitzgerald
by Tanzeelah Jamadar
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