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Define the following: Endocrine gland....

Define the following:
Endocrine gland.

A

Pancreas

B

Thyroid

C

Pituitary

D

Adrenals

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B
The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the human body which is found in the neck. It controls how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body is to other hormones.
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