Which of the Following Hormones Most Significantly Increases the Basal

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following hormones most significantly increases the basal metabolic rate (BMR) ?

• A) insulin
• B) adrenocorticotropic hormone
• C) glucagon
• D) thyroid hormone

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