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Hormones produced by what gland in the neck increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body?

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thyroid

The thyroid gland is a large gland in the neck. Thyroid hormones increase the rate of metabolism in cells throughout the body. They control how quickly cells use energy and make proteins.

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