Question

Basal metabolism disorders are caused by

• A. Impairment of the pituitary
• B. Impairment of the gonads
• C. Impairment of the thyroid
• D. Impairment of the thymus
• E. Impairment of the parathyroid

Answer 1

The correct option is C Impairment of the thyroid

• Thyroid dysfunction, including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, leads to significant changes in body weight and resting metabolic rate (RMR).
• Thyroid hormones stimulate diverse metabolic activities in most tissues, leading to an increase in basal metabolic rate. Hence, Basal metabolism disorders are caused by Impairment of the thyroid.

So, the correct answer is 'Impairment of the thyroid'.