Question

The rate of growth and metabolism of our body is controlled by

• A. insulin
• B. thyroid Hormone
• C. androgens
• D. oestrogens

Answer 1

The correct option is B

thyroid Hormone

The correct option is B.

Explanation for the correct option-

1. The thyroid gland releases thyroxine and calcitonin.
2. The pituitary gland secretes TSH (thyroid stimulating hormones), which signals the release of the thyroid hormone.
3. Thyroxine is responsible for regulating the metabolic processes in the body (tissue metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins).
4. Calcitonin ensures the availability of calcium to bones by increasing its movement through blood.

Explanation for incorrect options-

Option A:

1. Insulin aids in the regulation of the sugar level in the blood and converts glucose into glycogen.
2. Insulin is secreted by the pancreas in humans.

Option C:

1. Androgens (testosterone) are synthesized and secreted in human males.
2. These help in the development of primary sex organs and secondary sexual characters.

Option D:

1. Estrogens hormone is synthesized and secreted in human females.
2. It aids in sexual development and in the menstrual cycle in females.

Final Answer: The rate of growth and metabolism is controlled in the body by thyroid hormone.