NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question
If a patient is diagnosed with Graves’ disease, characterized by exophthalmic goitre, and their basal metabolic rate (BMR) is measured to be 30% above the normal rate, what can be inferred about the synthesis of thyroid hormones in this patient?
The rate of thyroid hormone synthesis is abnormally high.
The rate of thyroid hormone synthesis is abnormally low.
The rate of thyroid hormone synthesis is normal.
The rate of thyroid hormone synthesis is unrelated to BMR.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Graves’ disease is a form of hyperthyroidism, which involves an increased rate of synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones, leading to a higher basal metabolic rate.
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