Which Component of the Endocrine System Controls the Body's Metabolic

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which component of the endocrine system controls the body's metabolic rate?

• A)Thymus gland
• B)Thyroid gland
• C)Pancreas
• D)Adrenal glands
• E)Pineal gland

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