Question

Functions
of thyroid hormone​

Answer 1

thyroid hormone acts on each of the cell of the body. it helps to increase the basal metabolism, effects protein synthesis, helps the bones to grow faster and neural maturation.....

Answer 2

Answer:

• Regulation of the basal metabolic rate of body.
• Regulation of metabolism by stimulating protein synthesis and promotes growth of body tissues.
• Calorigenic effect as it helps in thermoregulation by increasing heat production.
• Increases action of neuro transmitters -adrenaline and nor adrenaline.
• Supports the process of RBC production and maintenance of water and electrolyte balance.
• Regulates reproductive cycles in females.
• Parafollicular cells or C cells produce thyrocalcitonin hormone, which regulates calcium metabolism.
• Calcitonin is the active form of hormone, which is hypocalcemic hormone. It regulates the concentration of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.