The ________ gland plays a vital role in metabolism and regulates the body's basal metabolic rate
A) thyroid
B) parathyroid
C) pineal
D) pituitary
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) The parathyroid glands help to maintain calcium balance in the blood.
C) The pineal gland regulates the body's internal clock.
D) The pituitary gland regulates the thyroid and other glands.
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