Given a scientific question and its correct answer, generate supporting facts for the answer. This supporting fact can be an explanation for the answer to the given question.
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Question: Question: What kind of diagrams can be used to illustrate electron movements and ion formation? Answer: electron dot diagrams

Answer: Electron dot diagrams can be used to illustrate electron movements and ion formation.

Question: Question: What device is used to stop a current in a circuit? Answer: a switch

Answer: Understand current as it passes through a series circuit.

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

Answer:
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.