Question

State whether the following are True or False, correct and rewrite the false statements.
(e) Adrenaline controls basal metabolism.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Answer: False.
Thyroxine controls basal metabolism.

• Thyroxine is the hormone secreted by thyroid gland which regulates the basal metabolic rate, i.e., the rate of cellular oxidation resulting in heat production at rest.
• Adrenaline hormone is secreted by adrenal medulla which is also called an emergency hormone because it prepares the body to meet any emergency situation like fear, fight, danger, anger.