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JAMB Biology 1995 Question 27

Question 27

Hormonal Coordination

The gland directly affecting metabolic rate, growth and development is known as

  1. A.adrenal gland
  2. B.thyroid gland
  3. C.mammary gland
  4. D.parathyroid gland.
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Answer: B (thyroid gland)

Explanation

The thyroid gland produces thyroxine, which controls the rate of metabolism and normal growth and development.