Question

The thyroid hormones increase the basal metabolic rate. Under which of the following criteria, the function of thyroxine can be classified?

• A. Circulatory
• B. Cardiovascular
• C. Metabolic
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Metabolic

Thyroxine is the hormone which is released by the thyroid glands. This hormone is responsible for the regulation and maintenance of the basal metabolic rate. The BMR value decides the rate of consumption, digestion, production of energy and its utilisation. These all activities are classified as metabolic functions. The hormone is responsible for the regulation of all the different developmental activities which are related to normal functioning and the growth of organism.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.