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Describe the locations, functions, and hormones of the thyroid gland and parathyroid.

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The thyroid gland and parathyroid glands are a group of endocrine glands located in the base of the neck. These glands play a vital role in maintaining the body's homeostasis by producing hormones that regulate the body's metabolism and free calcium levels.
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