Function of the thyroid gland

The thyroid gland is located anterior to the trachea and inferior the larynx. its function is it regulates the metabolic rate of all cells ts release is controlled by thyrotropin (TRH) coming from the hypothalamus TRH travels to the posterior pituitary & releases / secretes Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) TSH targets the thyroid gland The thyroid gland produces thyroid & calcitonin