The hormone which regulates the basal metabolism in our body is secreted by_____________.

Adrenal cortex

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Pancreas

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Pituitary

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Thyroid

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Solution

The correct option is D Thyroid
The hormone secreted by thyroid is thyroxine. This hormone regulates various metabolic processes like , increased conversion of glucose to pyruvate, conversion of fats to sugars and accelerates the release of cholesterol, increases secretion of digestive juices etc
So, the correct answer is 'Thyroid'

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