Question

Basal metabolic rate is maintained by

• A. Pancreatic gland
• B. Parathyroid gland
• C. Thyroid gland
• D. Pituitary gland

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Thyroid gland

The thryoid gland is the small gland which is situated in the neck. This is butterfly shaped gland. There are many lobules which are composed of cells. These cells produce T${}_3$ and T${}_4$ hormones. These hormones are responsible for maintaining and regulating the different biochemical reactions. These reactions determines the basal metabolic rate. The hormones have effect on the cells for the uptake of the nutrients and energy production.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.