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

Pituitary gland

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Hypothalamus

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Pineal body

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Thyroid

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Thyroid

The basal metabolism is the minimum amount of energy the body uses in order to maintain the vital processes of the body. The hormonal secretions of the thyroid gland control the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) of the body by regulating the rate of oxidation and production of energy.

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