Managing patients with acute thyrotoxicosis.
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THYROID PHYSIOLOGY The thyroid gland lies inferior to the thyroid cartilage and is composed of 2 lobes that lie on either side of the trachea (Figure 1). The lobes are joined by a small band of tissue called the isthmus. Normally not visible on inspection, the thyroid gland can be palpated during swallowing when it is upwardly displaced. Thyroid tissue is highly vascular and is composed of follicular cells that synthesize and secrete 2 major hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are sometimes collectively referred to as thyroid hormone. T3 and T4 affect all cells within the body except those in the brain, spleen, testes, and uterus.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Critical care nurse
دوره 22 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002