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THYROID HORMONE IMBALANCE WIDESPREAD EFFECT ON THE BODY:
The thyroid gland is part of the endocrine system and produces thyroid hormones. The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck just below the larynx.
The thyroid gland produces hormones that regulates the body's metabolic rate controlling---
Its correct functioning depends on the good supply of iodine from the diet.
CAUSES OF GOITER OBSERVED IN MICHALES CASE:
A goiter , is swelling in the neck resulting from an enlarged thyroid.
Worldwide causes of goiter is lack of iodine in the diet .In the US ,where the use of iodizied salt is common ,a goiter is more often due to the over or underproduction of thyroid hormones or to nodules in the gland itself.
In case of Michaels imbalance in his blood. The thyroid gland produces too much hormone due to the antibodies in his blood. His goiter result are increases gland size.
MICHAEL AND HIS WIFE WANTS MORE CHILDREN:
Radioisotopic given to treat hyperthyroidism ,by gradually shrinking thyroid.
In case Michael and his wife wants a more child , possible causes of radiation on the developing germ cells. Radioisotopic destruction could lead to mutation in the sperm cells.