ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
ANATOMY+PHYSIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781260265217
Author: McKinley
Publisher: RENT MCG
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The thyroid gland is present in the human lower frontal region of the neck which secretes thyroid hormones. These hormones are involved in the protein synthesis and metabolic rate. It also plays an important role in controlling of body metabolism.

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