Q: Hormones produced by what gland in the neck increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

The thyroid gland is a large gland in the neck. Thyroid hormones increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body. They control how quickly cells use energy and make proteins.

 Choices:

- pituitary

- kidney

- thymus

- thyroid


A:
thyroid