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

Pituitary

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Thyroid

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Adrenal cortex

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Pancreas

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Solution

The correct option is B Thyroid
The basal metabolic rate of the body is controlled by the hormones $T_{3}$ (triiodothyronine) and $T_{4}$ (thyroxine), produced by the thyroid gland in response to the thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), produced by the anterior pituitary.
So, the correct answer is 'Thyroid'

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