Question

The hormone that regulates the basal metabolic rate_______________.

Answer 1

Thyroid hormones

1. Thyroid hormones are secreted by the thyroid gland that regulates the metabolic processes which are essential for normal growth and development.
2. Thyroid hormones stimulate the metabolic activities of most tissues, leading to an increase in basal metabolic rate.
3. It increases the metabolism of carbohydrates by increasing gluconeogenesis and glycogenolysis to generate free glucose and lipid metabolism by mobilization of fat leading to the increase of fatty acid concentration in plasma.
4. Thyroid hormones have a growth-promoting effect in children enhancing co-relation with growth hormones.
5. A normal level of thyroid hormone is essential for the development of the fetal and neonatal brain.
6. Thyroid hormone deficiency is known as hypothyroidism and can lead to a condition called Goitre while over secretion of thyroid hormone is known as hyperthyroidism leading to Grave's disease.
7. Iodine in the body is essential for the production and secretion of thyroid hormone.

Final answer: The hormone that regulates the basal metabolic thyroid hormone.