Zoology-Endocrine Glands
NEET Zoology Endocrine Glands MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-numerical-Hard-Class 11
If a patient is diagnosed with exopthalmic goitre, which is characterized by increased basal metabolic rate and weight loss, by what factor might their basal metabolic rate increase if the normal rate is 1500 kcal/day and hyperthyroidism increases it by 20%?
A
1800 kcal/day
B
1650 kcal/day
C
2000 kcal/day
D
2100 kcal/day
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Exopthalmic goitre, a form of hyperthyroidism, is associated with increased basal metabolic rate. A 20% increase from a normal rate of 1500 kcal/day results in 1500 + 0.2 * 1500 = 1650 kcal/day.
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