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Anatomy of the Thyroid

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MEDICAL ANIMATION TRANSCRIPT: Your thyroid gland is located over your larynx or voice box. It wraps around your trachea or windpipe. Your thyroid produces a hormone called thyroid hormone and secretes it directly into your bloodstream. Your body uses thyroid hormone to increase your energy and raise your body temperature when necessary. For example, these effects help offset the heat your body loses when exposed to cold weather.
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