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Thyroid Gland

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #E3838F;">The shape of Thyroid Gland is similar to that of a butterfly; it sits low on the front of the neck. Thyroid lies below the Adam’s apple, along the front of the windpipe. The thyroid has two side lobes, connected by a bridge (isthmus) in the middle. When the thyroid is its normal size, you can’t feel it. Nerves important for voice quality also pass through the thyroid. Other hormones from this gland also help regulate metabolism. Without a functional thyroid, the body would not be able to break down proteins, and it would not be able to process carbohydrates and vitamins. For this reason, glandular problems can lead to uncontrollable weight gain. For many people, these irregularities can be controlled through medication, as well as an attention to their diet. However, there is one other controlling factor. The gland cannot produce hormones on its own. It needs the assistance of the pituitary gland, which creates Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH). As a result, a non-functional pituitary gland will eventually lead to thyroid-gland-related issues. TSH will either trigger the production of thyroxine and triiodothronine. If TSH is not present at the right levels, too much or too little of either hormone will be made.</p>
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Thymus Gland

<p style="color:#dbdbdb ;padding:20px; border-left:5px solid #EDB996;">The Thymus is lymphoid gland that comprises two identical sized lobes, which are located behind the sternum and in front of the heart. Since it resembles the thyme plant (Thymus in Latin) it derives its name from the same. For each foreign particle that enters our body, we have some defence mechanism not to let it affect our body’s system. Thymus Gland is one of the major sources of these defence mechanisms. Let’s see how does it defend our body from infections.</p>
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