The role of the thyroid gland is to make, store and release thyroid hormones. These hormones have a large impact on your health as they are involved in many important cell functions. This includes everything from growth of the body and brain, to the release of other important hormones, and even how energized you feel.he thyroid gland regulates metabolism, telling the body how fast to think and move and process food and waste. Thyroid function affects hair health, including breakage, texture, rate of growth, and rate of loss. It affects nail health and growth.
Vanport, Oregon. Vanport, sometimes referred to as Vanport City or Kaiserville, was a hastily constructed city of wartime public housing located in Multnomah County, Oregon, United States, between the contemporary Portland city boundary and the Columbia River. It is currently the site of Delta Park and the Portland International Raceway.
WHALE WATCHING CAPITAL OF THE OREGON COAST. Carved and shaped by powerful natural forces, Depoe Bay is the site of the world's smallest navigable harbor. Waves run beneath lava beds creating spouting geysers up to 60 feet into the air. Sea caves line our scenic rocky shoreline. Depoe Bay is teeming with marine life and rich in natural resources. The stunning beauty of Depoe Bay's rugged rocky coastline, snug harbor and easy access via Highway 101 make it one of the most popular destinations along the Central Oregon Coastline.