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thyroid gland Flashcards

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thyroid gland

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regulates metabolism and calcium through hormones T3,T4 and calcitonin; wrapped around the trachea

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trachea

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wind pipe

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thyroid cartilage

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Adams apple

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isthmus (i-smuhs)

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connects the left and right regions of thyroid glands

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thyroxine T4

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released by thyroid gland to maintain metabolism and contains 4 atoms of iodine

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triiodothyronine T3

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released by thyroid gland to maintain metabolism, contains 3 atoms of iodine

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calcitonin

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released by thyroid gland when calcium is too high in body

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