Which gland produces hormones that regulate the body's metabolic rate as well as heart and digestive function?
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Thyroid gland
The thyroid is shaped like a butterfly and sits at the front of the neck. It produces hormones like thyroxine (T4) that affect almost every cell in the body.
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