Function Of The Thyroid Gland Image
Thyroid gland. Medically reviewed by Healthline’s Medical Network on February 18, 2015. The thyroid gland covers the windpipe from three sides. Two hormones of the thyroid gland, T4 (thyroxine) and T3 (triiodothyronine), help the body to produce and regulate the hormones adrenaline (also called epinephrine) and dopamine.
The thyroid releases them into your bloodstream, which takes them through your body. Another gland, called the pituitary gland, tells your thyroid how much of these hormones your body needs. Sometimes, the thyroid gland develops a problem.
The thyroid releases them into your bloodstream, which takes them through your body. Another gland, called the pituitary gland, tells your thyroid how much of these hormones your body needs. Sometimes, the thyroid gland develops a problem.