Thyroid

A gland located in the front of the neck, below the larynx (adam’s apple). The thyroid makes hormones that circulate in the bloodstream and affect brain development, metabolism, weight, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, nervous system functions, body temperature, muscle strength, skin dryness, menstrual cycles, and cholesterol levels.

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• Thyroid (WikiMD)
• Thyroid (Wikipedia)

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