Key Stage 4
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A diagram showing the location of the thyroid.
Meaning
The thyroid is an gland in the endocrine system which produces a hormone to control the rate of metabolic processes.
About the Thyroid
- The thyroid is found in the neck just below the larynx.
- The thyroid secretes a hormone called thyroxin