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What is the thyroid gland?
The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located just below the Adam’s
apple. The primary function of the thyroid is to control the body’s metabolism
(the rate at which the cells perform duties essential to living). To ... |
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Understanding the thyroid
The thyroid is a small gland, shaped like a butterfly, that rests in the
middle of the lower neck. Its primary function is to control the body’s metabolism
(rate at which cells perform duties essential to living). To control... |
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