Influence of thyroid hormones on nervous system development – brief review

  • Authors

    • Rafael Cisne Dept. of Morphology, Biomedical Center, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
    • Rayssa Justo Dept. of Morphology, Biomedical Center, Fluminense Federal University, Niterói, RJ, Brazil.
    • Edimilson Migowski Child Care and Pediatrics Institute Matagão Gesteira, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
    2016-02-09
    https://doi.org/10.14419/ijbas.v5i1.5353
  • Brain Development, Potassium Iodide, Supplements, Thyroid Hormones.

  • Abstract

    The thyroid gland secretes important hormones for the overall development of organism, which include some related to tissue growth, as well as hormones that stimulate the O2 uptake in the cells and help the regulation of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism. Therefore influence the body mass and activity level thereof, including the activities of nervous system. The thyroid gland is not essential for life, however their absence or hypofunction during fetal and neonatal life result in severe mental, physical and mental slowness, poor resistance to cold, as well as dwarfism. The hyperfunction of this gland leads to weight loss, nervousness, tachycardia, tremor and production of excess heat.

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    Cisne, R., Justo, R., & Migowski, E. (2016). Influence of thyroid hormones on nervous system development – brief review. International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 5(1), 82-85. https://doi.org/10.14419/ijbas.v5i1.5353

    Received date: 2015-09-22

    Accepted date: 2015-11-21

    Published date: 2016-02-09