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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located near the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. The thyroid produces thyroid hormones that regulate the metabolism. The thyroid also helps with the proper function of many of the body’s organs including the heart, brain, liver, kidneys and skin.

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