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The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped organ located in the base of your neck. It releases hormones that control metabolismâthe way your body uses energy. The thyroid's hormones regulate vital body functions, including: Breathing. Heart rate. Central and peripheral nervous systems. Body weight. Muscle strength.
The function of thyroid stimulating hormone (or TSH) is to regulate the normal levels of thyroid hormones in the body. It is a peptide hormone secreted by the thyrotrope cells of anterior pituitary gland. The TSH activates the thyroid gland to produce both Triiodothyronine(T3) and thyroxine (T4) hormones.