👉 Thyrotropic is a medical term that refers to a condition where the thyroid gland produces too much of an hormone, known as thyroxine. Thyroid hormones regulate various bodily functions, including metabolism and growth. In humans, the thyroid gland is located in the neck near the sternum (the bone). It secretes two main hormones: T4 and T3. T4 is produced by the thyroid gland itself and serves as a backup for thyroid hormone production when the original thyroid gland fails
