Name the hormone: (g) Regulated basal metabolism

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Answer: Thyroxine.

Thyroxine is the hormone secreted by thyroid gland which regulates the basal metabolic rate, i.e. the rate of cellular oxidation resulting in heat production at rest.

It also controls the general growth of the body, body temperature, mental development, etc.

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