The thyroid gland
The thyroid gland is the structure located just in front and below your larynx or voicebox, weighing about 15-20 grams. It has 2 lobes joined by the isthmus. It is classified as an endocrine gland whose principal function is to synthesize and secrete thyroid hormones.
What are hormones?
Hormones are substances that are formed in specific tissues, acting like a messenger that delivers instructions to the different tissues and organs of the body. These hormones have a limited capacity for storage therefore its release in the bloodstream is controlled by the rate at which it is formed.
