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The Thyroid Gland

 The thyroid gland is located in the neck region on either side of the larynx.

Hormones:

bulletThyroid Hormone [Thyroxin (T4) and Triiodothyronine (T3)] has similar effects to those of growth hormone - it is necessary for normal growth in a young animal, and normal metabolism in animals of any age.
bulletCalcitonin prevents the blood calcium level from getting too high.