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How does the thyroid manage your metabolism? - Emma Bryce

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Nestled in the tissues of your neck is a small, unassuming organ that wields enormous power over your body: the thyroid. Emma Bryce explains how the thyroid, like the operations manager in a company, is tasked with making sure that all the cells in your body are working properly.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Emma Bryce
Director
Bill Keaggy
Artist
Chris Roettger
Animator
Eric DeFord, Sol Lee, Janghun Lee
Narrator
Pen-Pen Chen

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