Thyroid (IMAGE)

University of Texas at Austin

Thyroid

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The thyroid is a gland in the neck producing hormones that control the body's metabolic rate, as well as heart and digestive function, muscle control, brain development, mood and bone maintenance.

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Melanie Connolly

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