Occupational exposure to cadmium hasbeen associated with occurence of increased oxidativestress and cancer (Santos et al., 2005). Cadmium itselfis unable to generate free radials directly, however, viaindirect mechanisms, it can cause free radical-induceddamage to the gene expression.
The thyroid gland is located in the front lower part of the neck. Hormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.ormones released by the gland travel through your bloodstream and affect nearly every part of your body, from your heart and brain, to your muscles and skin. The thyroid controls how your body's cells use energy from food, a process called metabolism.
Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disease that affects people globally. Two-to three-percent of Americans have hypothyroidism; 10-15% mild hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism affects women more than men. The thyroid gland is located in the neck and secretes hormones into the blood, which are then carried into the bodyâs tissues.artial or Complete Removal of the Thyroid. When a portion of the thyroid gland is surgically removed (eg, patients with thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Gravesâ disease), this causes the remaining thyroid tissue to stop working properlyâand may result in hypothyroidism.