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Jkov05

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on: Jun 26, 2018
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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Write the correct meaning for GB:
 
  What will be an ideal response?


ecox1012

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Reply #1 on: Jun 26, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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.

Answer to Question 2

gallbladder


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