The Gland Which Secretes a Hormone That Controls the Speed

question 58

Multiple Choice

The gland which secretes a hormone that controls the speed at which the body's chemical functions proceed (metabolic rate) is the

• A)thymus
• B)pineal
• C)adrenal
• D)pituitary
• E)thyroid

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