Abstract The endocrine system comprises glands and tissues that produce hormones to regulate and coordinate vital bodily functions. This article, the third in an eight-part series on the endocrine ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Journal Information The Journal of Cell Biology (JCB) is a not-for-profit publication, edited by scientists, and a leading life sciences journal. The ...

Thyroid nodules are lumps that can develop on the thyroid gland. They may be solid and look dark on an ultrasound scan. Most are benign, but there is a low risk of thyroid cancer. The thyroid is a ...

Important facts to keep in mind. re than 30 million Americans have a thyroid disorder and an excess of 60,000 Americans are affected by thyroid cancer annually. — -- intro: You probably don't ...

Your parathyroid glands are four tiny glands located at the four corners of your thyroid gland. They are about the size of a pea and produce hormones to regulate the calcium levels in your blood and ...

Thyroid nodules, or lumps, are very common. Most aren’t cancer. Your thyroid is the small, butterfly-shaped gland usually located at the bottom front of your neck. If you have a lump on it, chances ...

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your throat. It’s involved in some key jobs, such as managing your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Your thyroid has ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 36-year-old female was referred for abnormal thyroid tests with a total thyroxine of 17.7 mcg/dL — a normal ...