any of several closely related compounds that are produced by the thyroid gland and are active metabolically
hormones (estrogen and progestin) are given to postmenopausal women; believed to protect them from heart disease and osteoporosis
anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland
located near the base of the neck
the secretion of an endocrine gland that is transmitted by the blood to the tissue on which it has a specific effect
