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THE THYROID GLAND.

Authors :
Wilkins, Lawson
Source :
Scientific American; Apr1960, Vol. 202 Issue 4, p119-129, 8p, 1 Color Photograph, 4 Black and White Photographs, 2 Diagrams
Publication Year :
1960

Abstract

The article reports on the function of the thyroid gland based on several studies made in the U.S. It helps determine the rate of metabolism through the hormones secreted by the thyroid gland. The gland contains some substance essential for health and for normal growth and development. It contains iodine which is essential to human health. The pituitary and the thyroid gland have made it clear that there are many different causes of thyroid deficiency including thyroid cancer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
202
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19807958
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0360-119