Q: 234 (SSC/NA)
question_subject:
Science
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,17,8,3,17,4,1
keywords:
{'following endocrine gland': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'thyroid': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'pituitary': [9, 0, 5, 2], 'neck': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'pancreas': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'adrenals': [1, 1, 1, 1]}
The correct answer is option 2, Thyroid. The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland located in the neck, below the Adam`s apple. It is butterfly-shaped and consists of two lobes on either side of the windpipe. The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating metabolism, growth, and development in the body. It produces hormones called thyroxine and triiodothyronine that control various processes in the body, such as heart rate, body temperature, and energy production. The thyroid gland also produces calcitonin, which helps regulate calcium levels in the body. Therefore, the thyroid gland is an important endocrine gland that is situated in the neck.