Thyroid gland

The thyroid gland, a part of the endocrine (hormone) system, plays a major role in regulating the body's metabolism.
Review Date: 04/21/2006
Reviewed By: A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team. Previously reviewed by Nancy J.
Rennert, M.D., Endocrinology, Yale University School of Medicine,
New Haven, CT. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
(4/19/2004).



















