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The Thyroid Gland

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Thyroid is located close to ............ (larynx/ kidney).

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Solution

Thyroid gland secretes thyroxin hormone and is located close to larynx (voice box) as shown in the diagram.
So, the correct answer is 'Larynx'.

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