the thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that lies in front of the windpipe (trachea), just below the voice box (larynx). the thyroid gland uses iodine from food to make two thyroid hormones: thyroxine (t4) and triiodothyronine (t3). the thyroid gland stores these hormones and releases them as they are needed.
current as of: october 2, 2023
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