Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for regulating the basal metabolic rate (BMR)?
Growth hormone
Insulin
Thyroid hormone
Cortisol
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Thyroid gland secretes
TCT
All of these
Which element is essential for hormone synthesis in thyroid gland
iodine
sodium
potassium
calcium
Which gland secrets the thyro-calcitonin (TCT)
Thyroid
Parathyroid
Thymus
Adrenal gland
Consider the following statements: I. Calcitonin is non-iodised, II. Calcitonin is secreted by parafollicular cells, III. Calcitonin regulates the calcium level in blood, IV. Calcitonin is also called as TCT (Thyrocalcitonin), V. TCT is hyperglycemic agent (factor). Select the option containing correct statements from the above given statements
I, II, III, IV
II, III, IV, V
I, III, IV, V
I, II, III, V
Tyrosine’ is important in the formation of
I. II.
III. Oxytocin IV. PRL
Select the correct combination
I and II
II and III
IV and I
III and I
Due to effect of which hormone charecters like: swelling around eyes, and large and popping eye balls are observed in an individual are abserved?
Thyroid hormones (T3 and T4)
Growth Hormone
Adrenaline
Insulin
…A… is essential for the normal rate of hormone synthesis in the thyroid. Deficiency of iodine in our diet results in …B… and enlargement of the thyroid gland, commonly called …C…
Select the correct combination for A, B and C
A-Ferrous, B-goitre, C-hypothyroidism
A-Iodine, B-hypothyroidism, C-goitre
A-Ferric, B-goitre, C-hypothyroidism
A-Sodium, B-goitre, C-hypothyroidism
Tetany is caused by
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypoparathyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Hypothyroidism
Which of the following conditions is a result of an overactive thyroid caused by an autoimmune response?
Hashimoto's thyroiditis
Grave's disease
Cretinism
Myxedema
Goiter can occur as a consequence of all the following except
Iodine deficiency
Pituitary adenoma
Grave’s disease
Excessive intake of exogenous thyroxine