Question
Name the hormone secreted from the thyroid gland. What are the symptoms observed in the body due to hypersecretion and hyposecretion of thyroid hormones?
Answer
The hormone secreted from the thyroid gland is thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
The symptoms of hypersecretion of thyroid hormones (hyperthyroidism) include weight loss, increased appetite, rapid heartbeat, sweating, anxiety, nervousness, and fatigue.
The symptoms of hyposecretion of thyroid hormones (hypothyroidism) include weight gain, fatigue, depression, sensitivity to cold, dry skin and hair, constipation, and joint pain.
