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Triiodothyronine, C15H12I3NO4, also known as T3, is a thyroid hormone. This thyroid hormone is similar to thyroxine but with one fewer iodine atoms per molecule. In addition, T3 exhibits greater activity and is produced in smaller quantity. It is the most powerful thyroid hormone, and affects almost every process in the body, including body temperature, growth, and heart rate. The biological halflife is 2.5 days.[1]
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1. Thyroid and Metabolism
October 27, 2009
Thyroid-The Bodies Metabolic Thermostat.
Whenever someone says I have a sluggish metabolism I always think of the thyroid gland. The thyroid
gland is located in the neck and is one of the bodies largest endocrine glands. The thyroid gland
has many functions within the body including controlling how fast the body metabolizes food, makes
proteins, and controls the body's sensitivity to other hormones. The thyroid is controlled by the
hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The primary function of the thyroid however is to produce
thyroxine, triiodothyronine a... (read more)
Author: Larry Vestal
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2. Anatomy of the Thyroid Gland and Functions in the Endocrine System
October 08, 2009
The thyroid gland is situated on the front part of the neck. Upon palpation, the thyroid gland will feel rubbery to the hands of the examiner. The thyroid gland is made up of follicular and parafollicular cells which secrete various hormones needed by the body to maintain normal function.
The Functions of the Thyroid Gland in the Endocrine System
• T3 and T4 Function
T4, also known as Thyroxine, is responsible for the regulation of oxygen consumption of the cells in the body. T4 is necessary to maintain normal metabolic rate in the body.
T3 or Triiodothyronine, offers the s... (read more)
Author: Adam Rise
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3. How Levothroid can help you overcome thyroid deficiency
September 18, 2009
The thyroid gland is a small, butterfly - shaped endocrine gland found in the front base of the neck. It is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body and produces two thyroid hormones - Thyroxine (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3), which mainly regulate the body’s metabolic rate as well as regulate the growth and functioning of other body systems. This gland also produces calcitonin, a hormone that plays an important role in a process called calcium homeostasis (a process by which the body maintains calcium levels). The thyroid gland may be affected by two common disorders, viz.,... (read more)
Author: noble drugstore
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4. Subclinical Hypothyroidism and Its Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes
August 03, 2009
Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Subclinical hypothyroidism, also known as mild hypothyroidism, is usually asymptomatic or if it does manifest itself, it may present with vague symptoms that could be attributed to other causes. Patients with subclinical hypothyroidism have elevated serum levels of the thyroid-stimulating hormone while maintaining normal levels of thyroxine and triiodothyronine and may occur in the presence or absence of thyroid antibodies.
A common cause for subclinical hypothyroidism in areas with sufficient iodine sources is Hashimoto’s disease. In Hashimoto’s disease, a... (read more)
Author: Ryan English
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5. How Can Thyroid Affect Menopause?
August 03, 2009
What is Thyroid Gland?
There are various glands found in a human body. These glands help the body to function properly. One of the most important and the largest of such glands is thyroid gland. The function of thyroid gland is to regulate the metabolism of the human body. This gland secretes two hormones, thyroxine and triiodothyronine. The hormones which are secreted also include calcium homeostasis and calcitonine.
What if it stops functioning properly?
When the thyroid gland ceases to function properly, it normally results in two types of disorders, hypothyroidism and hypert... (read more)
Author: Ryan English
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6. Hyperthyroidism in cats
July 06, 2009
Hyperthyroidism is one of the most common disorders of the endocrine (hormone) gland that affects a huge population of cats. It can severely affect pet health and needs to be taken care of before it causes severe pet health problems.
The thyroid gland is situated in neck of your cat and is quite small in size. It produces a thyroid hormone also known as thyroxine (T4) as well as small amounts of triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones help in regulating the metabolic rate of the cat’s body and can affect the working of every system or organ in his body. The thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH)... (read more)
Author: Mark Stimpson
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7. What is Hypothyroidism?
October 30, 2008
Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland fails to produce sufficient amounts of thyroid hormones (thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3)). Hypothyroidism is associated with a decreased metabolic rate. Over 5 million Americans suffer from this condition, and many of them don't even realize it. The thyroid gland can be found just below the larynx, in front of and to either side of the trachea (windpipe).
Historically, iodine deficiency was the main cause for hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is the only tissue in our body that can absorb iodine and iodine is essential for ... (read more)
Author: Bart Nieuwenhuijsen
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8. Is Your Thyroid Making You Gain Weight?
October 07, 2008
The thyroid, sometimes called our "master gland," is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, located in the lower part of your neck. The thyroid gland is responsible for producing the hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), which control metabolism. These thyroid hormones regulate energy levels, body temperature, and weight. So, is your thyroid making you gain weight? Read on. If there are any disruptions or disease afflicting this area, it may cause you to have difficulties with metabolism leading to weight fluctuations - you may either gain weight, lose weight, or may find that l... (read more)
Author: ROBIN REICHERT
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9. Answers about thyroid disorders
May 09, 2007
Many people care to know as many information as possible related to what they are interested. Medical problems lead to a desperate need of information for the patients and their close ones. Thyroid problems are able to change your life permanently and that is why we felt like answering to some general questions about thyroid problems might help the ones in need.
First of all people want to know if it is treatable. It is good to know that thyroid problems are generally easy to treat. Before answering to this question it is good to know that thyroid produces two primary hormones thyroxine... (read more)
Author: Fabiola Groshan
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