Zoology-Endocrine Glands
NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Medium-Class 11
The thyroid gland secretes hormones that regulate the basal metabolic rate. If hyperthyroidism increases the basal metabolic rate by 25%, how much energy in kcal would a person with a normal daily energy expenditure of 2000 kcal burn in a day?
A
2500 kcal
B
2250 kcal
C
2400 kcal
D
2800 kcal
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Hyperthyroidism increases the basal metabolic rate by 25%. Therefore, 2000 kcal × 1.25 = 2500 kcal.
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