Describe the role of thyroid gland in human body.

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The two hormones secreted by thyroid gland are thyroxin and calcitonin

Thyroxin increases cell metabolism and energy production, regulates growth and sexual maturity. Calcitonin decreases Ca – ion concentration in blood.

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