NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question
Which of the following statements about endocrine glands is correct?
The thyroid gland's hormones regulate basal metabolic rate and menstrual cycles.
The pineal gland secretes hormones that directly affect blood pressure.
The parathyroid glands primarily secrete hormones that regulate carbohydrate metabolism.
The hypothalamus is solely responsible for the secretion of growth hormones.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context indicates that thyroid hormones play an important role in regulating the basal metabolic rate and also influence the menstrual cycle in women, making statement A correct. Other statements misrepresent the functions of the respective glands.
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