Hypothalamus Gland

Hypothyroidism

Last updated: January 10, 2024

Hypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid gland does not produce enough thyroid hormones. It refers to a state in which your thyroid hormones production is bellow normal. It is also called under active thyroid or low thyroid, which can slow down many of your body’s functions such as your metabolism and can decrease the cardiac activity. Hypothyroidism affects women more frequently than men.

Furthermore, blood tests are the only way to reliably confirm a diagnosis of hypothyroidism.

What is T3 and T4

Last updated: January 10, 2024

The thyroid gland produce two major hormones called Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4). The thyroid gland takes iodine, found in our diet, combines it with an amino acid (Tyrosine) and converts it into T3 and T4.

T3 – Triiodothyronine: Containing three iodine atoms.
T4 – Thyroxine: Containing four iodine atoms

Pituitary Gland

Last updated: January 10, 2024

Your Pituitary gland is the main endocrine (hormone producing) gland that sits just beneath the base of the brain. It is very small in size (only about the size of a pea).

It produces hormones that controls the function of many other hormone glands in your body (especially the thyroid, adrenals, ovaries and testicles). Therefore, the pituitary gland is often called the master gland of the endocrine system.

What is TSH ?

Last updated: January 10, 2024

TSH stands for thyroid stimulating hormone. It is produced and released into the bloodstream by the pituitary gland (a pea-sized structure), which is located at the base of your brain. It is responsible for regulating many hormones released by the thyroid gland.

Furthermore, your thyroid gland controls different bodily functions, including metabolic rate, heart and digestive functions, muscle control, brain development, by releasing a steady amount of thyroid hormones.

Hypothalamus

Last updated: January 10, 2024

The hypothalamus is a small but an important area of the brain. It’s located at the base of the brain, above the pituitary gland. It plays an important role in hormone production and controls many important processes in the body.

In humans, the hypothalamus is approximately the size of an almond and less than 1% of the brain’s weight.