NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question
If the thyroid gland is hyperactive, leading to Graves’ disease, the basal metabolic rate (BMR) can increase by approximately 30%. If a person with a normal BMR of 1500 kcal/day develops Graves’ disease, what would be their new BMR?
1950 kcal/day
1800 kcal/day
1650 kcal/day
2100 kcal/day
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Graves’ disease is characterized by hyperthyroidism, which increases the basal metabolic rate (BMR) by about 30%. Calculating 30% of 1500 kcal/day gives 450 kcal/day. Adding this to the normal BMR results in a new BMR of 1950 kcal/day.
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