Which gland regulates the body's metabolic rate?

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B Rationale: The thyroid gland regulates the body's metabolic rate by producing hormones that control how efficiently the body uses energy.

The pituitary gland primarily controls other endocrine glands and regulates growth and development, but it does not directly influence metabolic rate. The adrenal gland is involved in the body's response to stress and produces hormones like adrenaline, which affect energy and metabolism but do not regulate the overall metabolic rate. The pineal gland primarily secretes melatonin, which regulates sleep-wake cycles, and has no role in metabolic regulation.

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Which gland regulates the body's metabolic rate?

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