NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question
If a condition causes the thyroid gland to increase its hormone synthesis rate to 150% of normal, leading to hyperthyroidism, by what percentage will the basal metabolic rate (BMR) increase if it is directly proportional to thyroid hormone levels?
50%
100%
150%
200%
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The NCERT context explains that the basal metabolic rate is regulated by thyroid hormones. If the synthesis rate is increased to 150% of normal, BMR, which is directly proportional to hormone levels, will also increase by 50%.
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