What is strongly influenced by the thyroid gland in a body?
What is strongly influenced by the thyroid gland in a body?
(A) Bone formation
(B) Growth
(C) Red blood cells
(D) White blood cells
The thyroid gland produces two hormones, T3 and T4, which are vital for regulating the rate at which the body uses its energy. In children and adolescents, the two hormones interact with the growth hormone to facilitate proper bone growth and linear expansion. A deficiency of the thyroid hormone will result in a significantly retarded rate of growth, as witnessed in hypothyroidism in children.