The thyroid gland is found in the front of the neck below the larynx (voice box) and has two lobes, one on each side of the windpipe. The thyroid is one of the endocrine glands, special groups of cells that make hormones. Hormones are chemical messengers that provide instruction to the organs and tissues of the body in order to control processes such as metabolism, growth and mood.
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