3. Thyorid Hormones:
Triiodothyronie(T3)
Thyroxine(T4)
Peptide hormone calcitonin
The primary function
of thyorid is the
production of Iodine
containing hormones.
6. Calcitonin:
Reduces the concentration of blood Calcium level by
a. Suppressing Osteoclast activity in the bones
b. Increasing the amount of Calcium excreted in urine.
8. • About half the size of a grain of rice.
• The parathyroid glands and the thyroid gland are
completely different organs.
Size:
9. Parathyorid Hormones:
Calcium levels can affect the secretion of parathyroid
hormone.
Low levels of calcium in the blood induce the secretion
of parathyroid hormone.