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I come in pairs. You can find me in the neck region. I maintain the calcium metabolism in you. Who am I?

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Thyroid gland
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Adrenal gland
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Parathyroid gland
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Testis
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Solution

The correct option is C Parathyroid gland
Parathyroids are found in the thyroid and produce hormones, mainly Parathormone and Calcitonin which maintain the calcium metabolism. We all have 4 parathyroids glands.

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