Gland located in the front part of the lower neck, is shaped like a bow tie or butterfly and produces hormones that control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to produce energy.

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Thyroid
B	Pancreas
C	Pituitary
D	Adrenal

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Thyroid: The thyroid (THY-royd) is in the front part of the lower neck. It’s shaped like a bow tie or butterfly. It makes the thyroid hormones thyroxine (thy-RAHK-sin) and triiodothyronine (try-eye-oh-doe-THY-ruh-neen). These hormones control the rate at which cells burn fuels from food to make energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The thyroid gland is located at the front of the neck just below the Adam’s apple (larynx). It is butterfly-shaped and consists of two lobes located either side of the windpipe (trachea).

Detailed explanation-3: -The thyroid and parathyroid are endocrine glands near the throat that secrete hormones throughout the body. The thyroid is bowtie-shaped and rests in front of the trachea (windpipe). It uses iodine from food to regulate the body’s energy.

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