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Which gland is shaped like a butterfly?

Correct answer D. Thyroid gland

Explanation

The thyroid gland in the front of the neck has two lobes joined by a narrow isthmus, giving it a butterfly shape, and it produces thyroxine to regulate metabolism.

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