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                                        ORGANS AND SYSTEMS                                     ORGANS OF THE BODY  An organ is a group of tissues arranged in a certain way to carry out a specific function e.g. stomach, heart, kidneys. The human body is a highly developed multicel oly lular organism containing various organs which perform different functions. The organs are again grouped to and gether to form systems.  SYSTEMS OF  THE BODY  A system is a group of organs which together carry out one of the essential functions of the body. The following are some important systems.  1. Skeletal system: It is formed by bones. It provides a frame work for the body.Also, it protects the soft tissues and allows movements at joints.  2. Muscular system: It is made of numerous mus...

What is Thyroid ?     The Thyroid is a small gland located in the lower-front part of your neck. It’s responsible for helping regulate many bodily processes, such as metabolism, energy generation, and mood. The thyroid produces two major hormones: triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) If your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough of these hormones, you may experience symptoms such as weight gain, lack of energy, and depression. This condition is called hypothyroidism. If your thyroid gland produces too many hormones, you may experience weight loss, high levels of anxiety, tremors, and a sense of being on a high. This is called hyperthyroidism. How can Thyroid function be investigated?       Tests for investigation of Thyroid dysfunction can be separated into Two categories They are :- Tests to established Thyroid status :- Measurement of TSH in Plasma or Serum Measurements of Thyroid Hormones {T4 and T3} in Plasma or Serum Tests to elucidate cause of Thyr...