Question

Where is the thyroid gland present in the body? Which hormone is secreted by it?

Answer 1

Thyroid gland:

1. It is found at the front of the neck, under the voice box.
2. Thyroid gland is a bi-lobed gland and its 2 lobes are connected to each other by an isthmus.

Hormones produced by the thyroid gland:

1. Calcitonin and thyroxine are the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland.
2. Calcitonin regulates calcium levels in the body, and thyroxine is responsible for growth and metabolism