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The thyroid and the two hormones it produces

The thyroid and the two hormones it produces

The two thyroid hormones, namely triiodothyronine and thyroxine, travel to the body's cells and influence how quickly those cells work and use energy.

In turn, that regulates everything from breathing to heartbeat, body temperature, and digestion.

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