thyroid gland is responsible for
The Anatomy. The thyroid gland is one part of the endocrine system which is primarily responsible for the regulation of healthy hormones in the body. The thyroid gland is considered as one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It weighs 2-3 grams in newborns and 18-60 grams in adults.s I have said earlier, the thyroid gland is responsible for the regulation of the metabolism of the body. This means that the thyroid secretes hormones that are responsible for burning the calories, fats and other nutrients used by our body for energy.