Thyroid Gland


This is “H” shaped endocrine gland in our neck.



  •   This glands secretes hormone “Thyroxine”.
  •  This hormone controls BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate) .
  • This hormone is necessary for the "metamorphosis in amphibians".



Goiter – This is the enlargement of thyroid gland in scarcity of iodine. It can be surgically treated.

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