The thyroid gland is a dark red, butterfly-shaped organ wrapped around the trachea that utilizes a rich blood supply to deliver hormones to the body.

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• Person: Not available Organization: Institute of Human Anatomy
  7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections

Sources

• 7 Major Organ Systems: Functions and Connections www.instituteofhumananatomy.com Institute of Human Anatomy via serper

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• hormones concept
• trachea concept
• thyroid gland concept