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Functions of
the Thyroid Gland
Q. What are the functions of the thyroid gland.
A. The thyroid gland is
a so-called antitoxic
gland. This is, its duty is to supply a secretion which aids in the
destruction of poisons, especially the poisons which are absorbed from the
intestines. The thyroid gland also regulates the functions
of the skin and has a very important relation to nutrition in general. Mental development and growth appear to be influenced in a very important
way by it. When this gland is deficient in children, cretinism appears.