What Does the Thyroid Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
4. Metabolic Functions of Thyroid Hormones
The most important role of thyroid hormones is the metabolic function that impacts all cells in the body. The process of metabolism avails nutrients for use in the production of energy and other associated processes necessary for life.
In its metabolic function, the thyroid gland, through the hormones it produces, influences appetite, how the gastrointestinal tract absorbs different nutrients, movement of the bowels, and production of hormones, among other processes.
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