Some of the hormones produced by this gland are derived from tyrosine [TIE-ruh-seen], and another hormone is produced in this gland's parafollicular C cells. This gland is overactive in people with Graves' disease, which can lead to bulging eyes. Responsible for secreting ca
Some of the hormones produced by this gland are derived from tyrosine [TIE-ruh-seen], and another hormone is produced in this gland's parafollicular C cells. This gland is overactive in people with Graves' disease, which can lead to bulging eyes. Responsible for secreting calcitonin [kal-sih-TOE-nin], this gland is swollen in people with iodine deficiencies that cause goiter. Name this gland that surrounds the trachea [TRAY-kee-uh] just below the Adam's apple in the neck.
Some of the hormones produced by this gland are derived from tyrosine [TIE-ruh-seen], and another hormone is produced in this gland's parafollicular C cells.
thyroid gland