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What is the function of the thyroid? The function of the thyroid gland is to take iodine, found in many foods, and convert it into thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).Thyroid cells are the only cells in the body which can absorb iodine. Every cell in the body depends upon thyroid hormones for regulation of their metabolism. Our Thyroid influences metabolism, growth and development and body temperature.  It affects parts of the body-muscles, bones, skin, heart, liver, kidney, digestive tract and more. Where is the thyroid in our body? The Thyroid is just below the Adam’s apple, it is made...