The ________ gland plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's basal metabolic rate.
A) thyroid
B) parathyroid
C) pineal
D) pituitary

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The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones that regulate the body's metabolism, energy levels and growth, and development. It controls the basal metabolic rate, which is the minimum amount of energy needed to keep the body functioning at rest.

The ________ Gland Plays a Vital Role in Metabolism and Regulates