Question

How is the function of thyroid gland helpful for balanced body growth in humans​

Answer 1

Answer:

the gland produce a hormone called "thyroxine" which stimulates the oxidation of food...and their lack causes goitre

Answer 2

Function of the thyroid gland for balanced body growth in humans

Explanation:

• The thyroid gland secretes the thyroid hormones – triidothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), and calcitonin.
• These hormones regulate growth and development of a human body by regulating metabolism, aiding brain and physical development, controlling heart function and digestive system, and maintaining musculoskeletal system.  
• The thyroid hormone axis helps skeletal growth, like that of the long bones and increases the growth of the body.
• Underactive thyroid gland leading to hypothyroidism (goitre) in children leads to decreased brain development causing learning difficulties and physical growth often leading to stunted appearance.
• Among adults, hypothyroidism decreases metabolic rate which causes weight gain resulting from improper metabolism.