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nadezda [96]
3 years ago
13

Which is a function of the thyroid gland

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2 answers:
ANEK [815]3 years ago
7 0

Its a large ductless gland in the neck that secretes hormones regulating growth and development through the rate of metabolism.

solong [7]3 years ago
3 0

Regulates calcium in blood

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