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Functions:Functions:1. Secretes thyroid hormone (T3 & T4) = controls metabolic1. Secretes thyroid hormone (T3 & T4) = controls metabolicraterate2. Secretes calcitonin = controls calcium metabolism2. Secretes calcitonin = controls calcium metabolismLocation & Structure:Location & Structure:Underneath Strap muscles of neck (Sternothyroid &Underneath Strap muscles of neck (Sternothyroid &Sternohyoid)Sternohyoid)2 lobes = from level of C5 to T12 lobes = from level of C5 to T1Isthmus = anterior to 2Isthmus = anterior to 2
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Blood Supply:Blood Supply:ArterialArterial1. Superior Thyroid Arteries1. Superior Thyroid Arteries- first branches of External Carotid Artery- first branches of External Carotid Artery- divides into anterior & posterior branches- divides into anterior & posterior branches2. Inferior Thyroid Arteries2. Inferior Thyroid Arteries- largest branches of Thyrocervical Trunk- largest branches of Thyrocervical Trunkfrom Subclavian Arteryfrom Subclavian Artery3. Thyroidea Ima Artery3. Thyroidea Ima Artery- unpaired branch from Aortic Arch- unpaired branch from Aortic Arch
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