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URL of this page: //medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000353.htm. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone. This condition is often called underactive thyroid. The thyroid gland is an important organ of the endocrine system. It is located at the front of the neck, just above where your collarbones meet. The thyroid makes hormones that control the way every cell in the body uses energy. This process is called metabolism.
The major glands of the endocrine system are the pineal gland, pituitary gland, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, pancreas, thymus, ovaries, and testes. There are also other organs in the body that have secondary endocrine functions. Thyroid and Parathyroid Glands. 2  The thyroid is a dual lobed gland located in the neck region. 3  It secretes hormones that control metabolism, growth, heart rate, body temperature, and regulate calcium levels. 4  Hormones secreted by the thyroid include thyroxin, triiodothyronine, and calcitonin.