Thyroid Follicles

Summary Information: Thyroid Follicles

Thyroid Follicles: The thyroid follicles are structures located within the thyroid gland that are created by groups of thyroid epithelial cells arranged in spheres. Thyroid follicles absorb iodine from the blood in order to produce thyroid hormones, including triiodothyronine and thyroxine. Conditions that can afflict the thyroid follicles include hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, thyroid cancer, thyroid nodules, iodine deficiency, goiter, Grave's disease, trauma, and hypopituitarism.

Closely Related Organs: Thyroid Follicles

The following organs are closely related to the organ: Thyroid Follicles:

• Lobes of the thyroid
• Triiodothyronine
• Thyroxine
• Calcitonin
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone
• Thyroid cartilage
• Parafollicular cells
• Pituitary gland
• Endocrine system

Conditions Afflicting Organs: Thyroid Follicles

The following conditions are related to the organ: Thyroid Follicles:

• Hypothyroidism
• Hyperthyroidism
• Thyroid cancer
• Thyroid nodules
• Iodine deficiency
• Goiter
• Grave's disease
• Trauma
• Hypopituitarism

Sub Parts: Thyroid Follicles

The following list contains sub-parts of the organ: Thyroid Follicles:

• Thyroid epithelial cells

Symptoms Related to Afflictions of: Thyroid Follicles

These symptoms are related to afflictions of the organ: Thyroid Follicles:

• Elevated or low T3 and T4 levels
• Elevated TSH levels
• Fatigue
• Dry skin and hair
• May have no symptoms
• Rapid heartbeat
• Feeling jittery or nervous
• Shorter, longer, or heavier menstrual periods
• Weight gain
• Weight loss
• Enlarged thyroid
• Bulging eyes

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Thyroid Follicles: Related Topics

• Thyroid
• Thyroid symptoms
• Thyroid disease
• Thyroid disorder
• Thyroid pain

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