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Thyroid Regulation

Meaning

Thyroid Regulation is the complex, finely tuned homeostatic system that governs the synthesis, secretion, transport, and precise action of the thyroid hormones, primarily thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), which are vital for maintaining the basal metabolic rate, growth, and cellular energy expenditure. This entire process is centrally controlled by the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Thyroid (HPT) axis, which operates to keep circulating hormone levels within a narrow and optimal physiological range. Any significant disruption in this regulatory loop can lead to widespread metabolic and systemic dysfunction.