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Read the given statements and identify the structure referred here:
(i) Helps in regulation of blood calcium level.
(ii) Maintenance of water and electrolytes balance.
(iii) Regulation of BMR.
(iv) Regulation or metabolism of carbohydrate, protein and fats.

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Parathyroid
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Thyroid
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Adrenal
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Pineal
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Solution

The correct option is B Thyroid
The thyroid hormones control the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein and fats. They play an important role in regulating the basal metabolic rate (BMR). They are also important for maintenance of water and electrolytes balance. Thyroid hormones also regulate the RBC production.
They also maintains the blood calcium levels.

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