Question

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

• A. Pituitary
• B. Hypothalamus
• C. Pineal body
• D. Thyroid

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Thyroid

Basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy that the body uses in order to maintain vital processes. Thyroid is the largest endocrine gland which secretes three hormones thyroxine, triiodothyronine and calcitonin.Thyroxine and triiodothyronine control BMR of the body by regulating the rate of oxidation and production of energy. Calcitonin regulates the concentration of calcium and phosphorus in the blood.