Thyroidectomy is used to treat thyroid disorders, such as cancer, noncancerous enlargement of the thyroid (goiter) and overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). How much of your thyroid gland is removed during thyroidectomy depends on the reason for surgery.If only a portion is removed (partial thyroidectomy), your thyroid may be able to function normally after surgery.If your entire thyroid is removed (total thyroidectomy), you need daily treatment with thyroid hormone to replace your thyroid's natural function. 1  Why it's done.f only a portion is removed (partial thyroidectomy), your thyroid may be able to function normally after surgery. If your entire thyroid is removed (total thyroidectomy), you need daily treatment with thyroid hormone to replace your thyroid's natural function. 1  Why it's done.
Percent of the brain used. 100 %. Average weight of a human brain. 3 pounds. Average weight of a human brain at birth. 12 ounces. Percent of total body weight that the brain represents. 2 %.
Determine your goal body fat percentage. Women who are healthy but not athletic, called average by the American Council on Exercise, have 25 to 31 percent body fat, and healthy, non-athletic men have 18 to 24 percent body fat. For women, a body fat percentage above 32 percent is considered obese. In men, 25 percent or more body fat is considered obese.