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. 2020;20(1):13–19. doi: 10.24911/SJP.106-1587138942

Table 1.

Role of thyroid hormones in different functions of the body.

  • Foetal brain development

  • Skeletal maturation

  • Increase basal metabolic rate

  • Inotropic & chronotropic effects

  • Increase sensitivity to catecholamines

  • Stimulate gut motility

  • Increase bone turnover

  • Increase serum glucose

  • Decrease serum cholesterol

  • Conversion of carotene to vitamin A

  • Play a role in thermal regulation