kilpnärrmehormoonid
Kilpnäärmehormoonid are hormones produced and secreted by the thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the neck. The primary hormones produced are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). A small amount of calcitonin is also produced. These hormones play a crucial role in regulating metabolism, which is the process by which the body converts food into energy.
The production of T3 and T4 is controlled by the pituitary gland, located in the brain, which
Kilpnäärmehormoonid influence a wide range of bodily functions. They affect heart rate, body temperature, growth and