Which of the following hormones promotes increases in the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
A)Insulin
B)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
C)Glucagon
D)Thyroid hormone
E)Calcitonin

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Thyroid hormone is known for promoting an increase in BMR. It increases the metabolic rate of most tissues in the body. Insulin and glucagon mainly regulate blood glucose levels, adrenocorticotropic hormone regulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland, and calcitonin regulates blood calcium levels.

Which of the Following Hormones Promotes Increases in the Basal