Thyroid Flashcards
What is the location of the thyroid?
Anterior to trachea and below the thyroid cartilage. It is on the anterior surface of the larynx
What are thyroid follicles responsible for?
They are responsible for making thyroid hormones
What is the structure of the thyroid?
Contains 2 lobes that are connected by an isthmus
What is true of thyroid hormones?
They are tyrosine (amino acid) based
What else is true about thyroid hormones?
They are able to cross the cell membrane easily and affect most cells in the body
What does the thyroid bind to?
Binds to receptors on the mitochondria and in the nucleus
What is the function of mitochondria?
Increases ATP production
What is the function of the nucleus?
Increases enzyme synthesis
What are thyroid hormones essential for?
They are essential for normal development in skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems
What is true about thyroid hormones and mitochondria?
Because thyroid hormones affect the mitochondria, defects in the thyroid can cause major metabolic issues
