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The thyroid glands secrete thyroid hormone (and calcitonin, but it doesn't seem to be terribly important in humans), whose major role is to regulate basal metabolic rate (BMR). It does this indirectly by causing the synthesis of proteins called sodium-potassium pumps that use a lot of energy to make sure that the right electrolytes are distributed inside and outside of cells. The activity of the sodium-potassium pumps account for about 50% of your body's energy requirements at rest.

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