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The thyroid gland controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls the body's sensitivity to other hormones. It participates in these processes by producing thyroid hormones, the principal ones being thyroxine (T 4) and triiodothyronine (T 3), which is more active.yperthyroidism occurs when the gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, the most common cause being Graves' disease âan autoimmune disorder. In contrast, hypothyroidism is a state of insufficient thyroid hormone production. Worldwide, the most common cause is iodine deficiency.
The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine.These cells combine iodine and the amino acid tyrosine to make T3 and T4.ontrolling hormones essential to your metabolism. Written by Robert M. Sargis MD, PhD. Continue ReadingThyroid Gland, How it Functions, Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism and Hypothyroidism. Your thyroid gland is a small gland, normally weighing less than one ounce, located in the front of the neck.