Thyroid Function describes the integrated activity of the thyroid gland in synthesizing, secreting, and utilizing its primary hormones, Thyroxine ($T_4$) and Triiodothyronine ($T_3$). This function is critical because it sets the basal metabolic rate for nearly every cell in the body. Optimal thyroid status is non-negotiable for energy balance and cognitive health.
Origin
The name directly references the operational status of the thyroid gland, located in the neck, which controls metabolic tempo.
Mechanism
$T_3$ acts intracellularly by binding to nuclear thyroid hormone receptors, thereby directly modulating gene expression related to oxygen consumption, mitochondrial activity, and cellular differentiation. The HPT axis, involving TRH and TSH, provides the necessary feedback control for this output.
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