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The thyroid is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. This gland is found in the neck below the mouth and just above the chest (rib cage) in the middle of the neck. The thyroid controls how quickly the body burns energy (metabolic rate), makes proteins, and how sensitive the body should be to other hormones.
