An endocrine gland which is bi-lobed, butterfly shaped or shield shaped. This gland secretes different hormones and these hormones have various functions. They increase basal metabolic rate and stimulate growth in children. The functions of various hormones are: A) Action on basal metabolic rate (BMR) Increases the metabolic activities in most of the body tissues. … Read more
An endocrine gland situated at the root of the neck, one on either side of the trachea. Bi-lobed, connected to each other by an isthmus. Weight is about 20-40gm, 4 to 4.8 x 1 to 1.8 x 0.8 to 1.6 cm in size, in adults. Larger in females as compared to males. Changes occur in … Read more
Introduction It is situated in the neck in front of the larynx and trachea at the level of 5th, 6th, and 7th cervical and 1st thoracic vertebrae. It is highly vascular ‘H’ shaped brownish red gland. It weighs about 25 grams which is surrounded by fibrous capsule. It consists of 2 lobes, one on either … Read more