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Why do thyroid disorders cause metabolic problmes?

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Control metabolism: Thyroid is a gland that is major controller of metabolism in a body.

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Answered 6/10/2013

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Metabolism: The thyroid gland is responsible for running the body's engine. It regulates metabolism by production of thyroid hormones.

Answered 8/1/2012

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