("Hyper" means "over" in Greek). The thyroid hormones regulate many aspects of our metabolism, eventually affecting how many calories we burn, how warm we feel, and how much we weigh.

Role of thyroid gland in the body:




Thyroid hormones are produced by the thyroid gland. This gland is located in the lower part of the neck, below the Adam's apple. The gland wraps around windpipe (trachea) has shape that similar to butterfly formed wings (lobes) attached by middle part (isthmus). heart. hyperthyroidism a condition there is excessive amount circulating blood because an overactive gland. Healthy people, makes just right amounts two hormones, t4 t3, important actions throughout body. regulate aspects metabolism, eventually affecting many calories burn, warm feel, how much we weigh. in short, runs our metabolism. these hormones also have direct effects on most organs, including heart which beats faster and harder under the influence of thyroid hormones.