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Development of the Endocrine System
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Development of the Endocrine System

Thyroid system

Thyroid system

The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and how sensitive the body is to other hormones.

This diagram of the thyroid system indicates the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, negative feedback, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, thyroid gland, thyroid hormones T3 and T4, increased metabolism, growth and development, and increased catecholamine effect.

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