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  (Inga Ivanova / iStock / Thinkstock) The thyroid gland performs a vital function: It produces the hormones that regulate the metabolism. Thyroid hormones direct many of the body's processes.. An underactive thyroid does not produce enough hormones.This condition is also referred to as hypothyroidism. more...