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What part of the body fits the following description?
An endocrine gland in the neck, consisting of two lobes connected by an isthmus. Secretes three hormones which primarily influence the metabolic rate and protein synthesis, but they also have many other effects, including effects on development.
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| parathyroid gland |
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| pituitary gland |
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| pineal gland |
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| thyroid gland |
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Hyperthyroidism occurs when the gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, the most common cause being Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder. In contrast, hypothyroidism is a state of insufficient thyroid hormone production. In iodine-sufficient regions, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also an autoimmune disorder.
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The correct answer was thyroid gland
Hyperthyroidism occurs when the gland produces excessive amounts of thyroid hormones, the most common cause being Graves' disease, an autoimmune disorder. In contrast, hypothyroidism is a state of insufficient thyroid hormone production. In iodine-sufficient regions, the most common cause of hypothyroidism is Hashimoto's thyroiditis, also an autoimmune disorder.
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