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Savatey [412]
3 years ago
14

_______ is located in the anterior neck produces key hormones for metabolism

Biology
1 answer:
Lapatulllka [165]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

THYROID GLAND

Explanation:

Thyroid gland functions in metabolisms by activities of thyroid cells.This cells  withdraws  Iodine from metabolites and combine it with amino acid tyrosine  for  productions of Thyroid hormones:

ThyroxineT3,(20%)

TriiodothyronineT4(80%). This production is under the influence of Thyroid stimulating hormones,regulated by the pituitary gland,

T3 and T4  increase calorinogenesis, (liberation of heat from digestion to supply energy,and oxygen consumption of the heart.)

Deficiency of thyroid hormones are goiters, hypothyroidism, and hyperthyroidism

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