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What happens when the thyroid gland secretes lesser hormones?


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Thyroid Gland
Location and Function

  1. The thyroid is located in the neck. The thyroid releases thyroxine hormone which stimulates respiration and growth rate.

Disorders

  1. Its over secretion makes the person overactive. This is called hyperthyrodism.
  2. Its under secretion makes the person sluggish, weak, and inactive. This is called hypothyroidism.

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