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Adam Borowski 2002

Introduction / Anatomy / Development / Cytology / Hormones / Clinical

The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands and is located around the trachea, just below the larynx. It is responsible for the secretion of two thyroid hormones, and also the hormone calcitonin.

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