Tim is overweight. His physician has decided to test him to see if there is a problem with the regulation of his metabolism. Which endocrine gland will be the focus of diagnostic testing?

a) adrenal
b) thymus
c) thyroid
d) pancreas


. c Explanation: The thyroid gland regulates metabolism.

Psychology

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