Directions : In the following question more than one of the answers given may be correct. Select the correct answer and mark it according to the code:
The function of thyroid hormone is to (1) control the secretion of adrenal cortex (2) increase the \[\text{IQ}\] and BMR (3) increase the blood pressure by contracting blood vessels (4) increase the production of energy by an increase in the oxidation of glucoseA) 1, 2 and 3 are correct
B) 1 and 2 are correct
C) 2 and 4 are correct
D) 1 and 3 are correct
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
The iodinated hormones thyroxin or tetraiodo- thyronine \[\left( {{T}_{4}} \right)\] and triiodothyronine\[{{T}_{3}})\] are secreted by follicle cells of thyroid gland and are considered collectively under the name Thyroid Hormone (TH) due to similar effect on target cells. These hormones increase \[\text{IQ}\] and basal metabolic rate (BMR), rate of cellular respiration, body temperature and also increase production of energy by an increase in the oxidation of glucose.
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