What Does the Thyroid Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
6. Developmental Functions of Thyroid Hormones
Thyroid hormones are essential for normal growth and development of the body. During pregnancy, the developing brain requires thyroid hormones for proper development.
And after delivery, thyroid hormones continue their role in the growth of the brain and the rest of the nervous system. In older children and teenagers, thyroid hormones increase the rate of growth into maturity.
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