The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands. Dysfunction and distortion of the thyroid gland are among the most common of the endocrine system problems. The thyroid gland has several functions: it forms thyroglobulin, a binding protein; traps, concentrates, and processes iodine; synthesizes and stores thyroid hormone; and releases the hormone as the body needs it. Thyroid hormone helps regulate processes like metabolism (the breakdown of food and its transformation into energy),your body temperature, your heart rate, your blood pressure, and more.
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