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Give reasons for the following.

Thyroid is referred to as nature gland.


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Thyroid gland

  1. The thyroid gland is also known as the nature gland because it produces the thyroxin hormone, which is primarily responsible for human behavior.
  2. Human behavior remains normal while hormone levels are appropriate.
  3. Increased metabolic activities, higher neural excitability, and increased physical activity are associated with an excess supply of hormones in the blood, as well as weariness and weight loss.

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